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The Founder of Lloyd Landwright Takes Our Quick Takes Questionnaire

Seasonal bouquets from the garden—sometimes foliage, sometimes flowers, often with seedheads left on. I also love framing views so that the landscape...

Showy Ornamental Grass Alternatives to Pampas Grass

With dramatic size, stunning silver-white plumes, and dense tussocks of blue-green foliage, it’s no...

Jeanne’s Midsummer Garden in Washington

Happy Friday, GPODers! Amazingly, we started this week in Sammamish, Washington, with Kirk and Martha...

A Quiet Prairie Rebellion: My article in American Gardener

September 03, 2025 I’m writing about one of my favorite Texas gardens in the new issue of American Gardener (Sept/Oct 2025), which just arrived...

Preparing for Pumpkin Harvest: How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin!

Are you ready for the pumpkin harvest? Get ready with this ultimate guide on how to pick a pumpkin. Whether you’re a certified jack-o-lantern...

15 of the Best Double Hellebore Varieties for Your Garden

9. Kingston Cardinal ‘Kingston Cardinal’ was developed by horticulturist Daniel Hinckley, founder of Heronswood Nursery (that was later bought by Burpee) in Kingston, Washington, and...

7 Flowers That Bloom In September For Early Fall Colour

It may be the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and your garden might be winding things down for fall, but, if you plant...

How to Harvest and Store Cucumbers

As the weather heats up, now’s the perfect time to grow and pick cucumbers! With these easy tips and tricks, you’ll be prepared to...

What is a Community Food Forest?

Creating positive change can start in the heart of any city with the implementation of a community food forest. With more than 80 percent of...

Rose Skincare Recipes for Brighter, Healthier Skin

Rose has taken centre stage in my skincare routine, from my face cream to toner. It’s an amazing herb for skincare, and I’m here...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...