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Six Herbs for a Scented Garden
Herbs and scent are both welcome in a garden, and most scented herbs have had uses in food, beauty, as well as medicinally for thousands of years.
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English Gardens and Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park
English gardens like the one in Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park are known for their rich medley of low bushes, bright flowers, ornamental leafy plants, and much more.
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Plants From Witches' Gardens
Many plants have curative as well as harmful properties and were used by healers of long ago for beneficial ointments, love potions and at times instruments of revenge.
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Spanish Flowers
A Spanish flower garden is made up of many types of flowers that result in colorful and attractive blooms.
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Replicate the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Rediscover the plants of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by trailblazing a historical expedition garden at home.
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The New English Cottage Garden
The cottage garden is experiencing a revival, but this time around, the planting beds are more defined. With mixed beds, useful plants are as important as the flowers.
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The White Garden in Landscape Design
The all-white garden is calming to the eyes. Its purity is beautiful in the landscape. White gardens are easily created in a small pocket of the garden or a long border.
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Dark Flowers - the Blackest of Blooms
A true black flower absorbs all light rays and reflects nothing back. Only one bloom truly fits that bill. But many dark blossoms will work to create a dark garden.
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Top Ten Shade Perennials for a Cold Climate
Gardeners have always struggled with what to grow in dark areas of the yard, but shade gardens can be just as beautiful and rewarding as their sunnier counterparts.
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How to Under Plant Bonsai
This is an easy to follow tutorial on creating an outstanding bonsai display with various tiny plants and other natural additions.
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Let Freedom Ring in a Fourth of July Garden
Let freedom ring in a festive Fourth of July garden of floral fireworks.
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Window Box Gardening
One of the best ways to boost your home's curb appeal is with fanciful window boxes. Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can create a show-stopping display.
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Butterfly Gardening
With its cheery red-orange blooms, Mexican Milkweed is readily grown from seeds, transplants, and cuttings.
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Planting a Bee Garden
Any outdoor space or collection of pots can become a much-needed home for bees with a few simple ideas.
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May-Blooming Poppies Rich in Color and Symbolism
When the distinctive, blood-red flowers of Oriental poppies start opening in late May, they receive special attention from both gardeners and American veterans.
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Dog Safe Flower Gardens
A simple how to article on creating a canine safe garden.
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Cooking with Flowers by Jekka McVicar
Author of Jekka's Complete Herb Book, Jekka McVicar presented a rereleased book on cooking with flowers in 2003. Here's a dip into the coverage and currency of the book.
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Miniature Sedum Plants For Small Gardens
Plant list and names of some of the many easy to care for sedum plants suitable for miniature gardens.
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How to Create a Miniature Fairy Garden
A simple tutorial on creating a beautiful, long lived miniature fairy garden. A great project for both kids and adults alike!
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The Four Seasons Perennial Garden
A simple How-To tutorial on creating a beautiful perennial garden that is gorgeous in every season!
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How to Make a Butterfly Garden for Kids
Butterflies fascinate kids and grownups. Children learn many lessons from observing these "flying flowers". Let these charming insects teach your kids about pollination,
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Spring Container Gardening
Try these combinations of favorite spring flowers in your next container gardening project.
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Window Boxes
Window boxes allow city dwellers to create miniature gardens offering a feast for the eyes and decoration for the interior and exterior of the home on a manageable level.
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Go Green in the Garden
Go green in the garden by adding new varieties of green-flowering plants - old favorites have upgraded to green!
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Planning a Pink Perennial Garden
Perennial flowers offer a stunning display in shades of pink from March to November. Look for these new versions of old favourites, from ground cover to shade plants.
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