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Trees for Watersides

Karen September 8, 2022 0 Comments

A weeping willow tree planted beside a pond inspired Monet’s picture and still holds the attention of the thousands of tourists who visit Monet’s garden at Giverny. Water features can…

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Trees with Purple Foliage

Karen December 30, 2021 0 Comments

Purple Beach (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) Purple beech is a deciduous tree resulting from a natural mutation of European beech (F. sylvatica), that is native to most of Europe from…

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Stewartias for the Garden

Karen June 11, 2015 0 Comments

Stewartias are a beautiful group of flowering trees and shrubs that come into bloom right after the spring flush of flowers by other plants but before summer settles in. Most…

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How to Select a Tree for the Patio

Karen January 13, 2015 0 Comments

When choosing a tree for a patio you should consider several factors; function, size, tree needs, and upkeep. Shade is probably the most common reason people want a tree in…

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Five Small Deciduous Trees for the Mixed Border

Karen March 20, 2012 0 Comments

If you have a fairly large garden you may be able to include some small trees. These trees can give a feeling of permanence to the garden and give drama…

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Top Six Live Christmas Trees

Karen December 6, 2011 0 Comments

Over 27 million real Christmas trees were sold last year in the US. That’s a lot of trees! Many different kinds of trees are used as Christmas trees but some…

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Five Favorite Dwarf Blue Conifers

Karen September 23, 2010 0 Comments

I have a special interest in dwarf conifers. They are evergreen and so provide year round interest, and because they are dwarf they will fit into small spaces and I…

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Five Favorite Weeping Deciduous Trees

Karen September 11, 2010 1 Comments

Weeping trees add interest and dramatic effect to any garden and give a soft look to even the harshest environments. When deciduous weeping trees drop their leaves in autumn, they…

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Recent Posts

  • Plant Profile: Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)
  • Plants for a Mary Garden: Chives (Allium schoenopras) “Our Lady’s Garlic”
  • Plant Profile: Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium martagon)
  • Book Review: Guide to Growing Organic Food
  • Edible Mushrooms: March Wax Cap (Hygrophorus marzuolus)
  • Book Review: How NOT to KILL Your Houseplant
  • Plant Profile: Prostrate Sand Verbena (Abronia umbellata)
  • Plants for a Mary Garden: Quaking Grass ( Briza media) Our Lady’s Tresses
  • Book Review: Rekha’s Kitchen Garden
  • Plant Profile: Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)

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Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plants for a Mary Garden: Chives (Allium schoenopras) “Our Lady’s Garlic”

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium martagon)

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Book Review: Guide to Growing Organic Food

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