Freaky, Creepy Plants for Halloween
I love this time of year, especially Halloween. In the past, in honor of this holiday, I’ve written about my favorite black & orange plants, and
October 22, 2022
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Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s Garden
Welcome to Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s garden! I’m re-writing this post (originally written over 12 years ago!) to introduce newer readers to my favorite garden
September 20, 2022
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Designing with Spire-Shaped Flowers
When designing a garden, some of my favorite plants to include are those with spire-shaped flowers. Spire-shaped flowers are typically triangular, with a broader base
August 4, 2022
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One Window Box for Four Seasons
I love designing a window box for all four seasons. Not only because window boxes provide yet another opportunity to plant, but because they’re a
July 20, 2022
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25 Heat-Loving, Deer-Resistant Perennials for HOT Summer Days
I’m regularly asked by other gardeners what my favorite heat-loving, deer-resistant perennials are, and what has survived year after year. Even though I’ve written
June 21, 2022
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Refrigerate Peony Buds for Months of Blooms
Today I’m sharing something I tried for the first time ever – how to refrigerate peony buds for months of blooms. The reason I thought
May 25, 2022
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Saying Goodbye to Your Garden with Pressed Flowers
Saying goodbye to your garden with pressed flowers can help make this emotionally challenging event a bit more bearable. I remember just a few years
April 27, 2022
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Geraniums and Pelargoniums in My Garden
Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ Geraniums and pelargoniums may look fragile and delicate, but they’re actually some of the hardest working plants in my garden. Why? They’re
March 10, 2022
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Designing a Barren Berm
It’s been no easy feat designing a barren berm and transforming it into a pollinator paradise. But, five years later I’m happy to say it’s
February 27, 2022
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How To Use White In The Garden
Often overlooked, the color white frequently takes a back seat to all the showier colors out there, which is such a shame! Though people
January 21, 2022
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The Fall Garden in NYC’s Little Island
Have any of you heard of the Little Island garden before? Well, I sure hadn’t, so imagine my surprise when I quite literally stumbled upon
December 8, 2021
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Pre-chill Tulips for Mild Climate Gardens
Growing tulips in warmer climates can certainly be done; it just takes a little extra work in the form of pre-chilling the bulbs (but boy,
December 3, 2021
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