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The Intimate City: The Collage Maps of Sohei Nishino

There are artists whose work feels uncannily aligned with the way you already move through the world. For me, Sohei Nishino is one...

Soil, Compost, Mulch: A Garden Practice for a Warming World

Editor’s note:This piece was written during a period of personal and political overwhelm, when climate change felt both enormous and abstract. Returning to it...

If You Think Adventure Is Dangerous, Try Routine. It’s Deadly.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what my phone gives me—and what it quietly takes away. It used to feel like a tool for...

Egyptian Gardens: Early Precedent for Designed Landscapes

Given current events—and the way my mind tends to work—I found myself typing “Egyptian gardens” into Google one morning, curious about what might surface...

Garden Makers, Landscaping Clients, and the Difference Between Care and Consumption

Over the years, I’ve come to understand that many of the frustrations people feel around gardens—whether as designers, clients, or homeowners—don’t actually stem from...

Forcing Rhubarb, Night Soil, and the Romance of Seasonal Obsession

This year, I’m finally confident enough in my garden to admit something out loud:I think my rhubarb is established. Which means I can now reasonably...

The Vegetables That Give You the Best Return Per Square Foot

Some of the vegetables that deliver the greatest return in a home garden are also the easiest to grow. That may feel counterintuitive, but...

Hardy Fig: Unexpected Success in New England

Living in a cold, snowy Zone 5 (more recently zone 6) climate, figs never crossed my mind as something I could grow at home....

New Year, New Start for Successful Garden Design – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

After much deliberation and thanks to an overwhelming number of emails when I announced shutting my company down, and people really...

Ban peat: legislation shouldn’t be this hard | Jack Wallington

The UK horticulture industry’s growth is currently being harmed by the Labour Government’s inaction in implementing the heavily supported peat compost ban (view and...

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Rex Begonia House Plant Care

Rex begonia houseplants are cherished for their dramatic colorful and textured leaves. Hundreds of hybrids are available, each one captivating on its own. Fortunately,...

Container Challenge: Natives in the Garden – Design Sweepstakes

This year, we’re inviting readers to put their design skills—and native plant knowledge—to the...

How to Plan the Best Garden Ever

When you plan out how you want your garden to look and operate, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success. Here are helpful tips...