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Joan McDonald
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Joan McDonald
Joan McDonald runs a private garden design business, Gardens by Joan, and is a graduate of the BBG Certificate in Horticulture program.
Online Articles
A Blended Garden
Wildflower Fever!—A Selection of Unusual Natives
A Bird Habitat Garden—Plant Choices and Design Tips
A Potted Water Garden—Beautiful Aquatic Plants in Containers
A Late-Season Garden
How to Get the Most Out of the BBG Plant Sale
Dwarf Conifers in Containers: Designing a Miniature Landscape
Contributions to BBG Handbooks
Edible Gardens
Great Natives for Tough Places
Image, top of page: Antonio M. Rosario
