In the early fall, as you approach the edge of a woodland stream or the banks of a secluded pond, you may glimpse a flash of red. This spark of scarlet is from what may be the most brilliant of our native blossoms, the cardinal flower. Read Cardinal Flower—Spectacular Scarlet Blossoms That Hummingbirds Adore
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Pollinators and BirdsNative FloraPlant Choices
Cardinal Flower—Spectacular Scarlet Blossoms That Hummingbirds Adore
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Sustainable GardeningUrban Gardening
Recycled Products—Turning Trash into Garden Tools
Recycling prevents global habitat destruction by providing industry with an alternative, ready source of "raw" material. It leads, therefore, to the conservation of energy, the reduction of industrial pollution, and the preservation of species biodiversity. Read Recycled Products—Turning Trash into Garden Tools
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Plant Choices
Using Vines in the Garden
It's often said that vines are the best friends of a passionate gardener with a small urban lot. And it's true: There's no better way to splash color and texture around a postage-stamp property than by collecting plants that grow skyward rather than sideways. But this doesn't begin to give vines their due, for there are no more versatile creatures in plantdom. Read Using Vines in the Garden
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Plant Choices
Flowering Vines 101
North America is the home of horizontal gardeners. A few trees and shrubs may creep into our landscapes, but our sight usually is directed down and straight ahead, making it easy for us to forget plants that grow up rather than hug the ground. Making it easy to forget flowering vines. Read Flowering Vines 101
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Plant ChoicesUrban Gardening
Growing Vines Successfully
Vines are a diverse group of plants. Most are easy to grow and require little care; however, a basic knowledge of their cultural needs is important for success in your garden. Read Growing Vines Successfully
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Growing FoodPlant Choices
Lemon Grass: A Very Versatile Herb
Lemon grass is a tropical perennial, native to southern India, but cultivated outdoors in practically all tropical regions. In the United States, it is root-hardy to about USDA Zone 9 (California, central Florida) where it goes dormant during the mild winter. Read Lemon Grass: A Very Versatile Herb
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Garden DesignPollinators and Birds
Twelve Ways to Design a Bird-friendly Garden
Twelve general guidelines on how to design a garden that appeals to both birds and people. Read Twelve Ways to Design a Bird-friendly Garden
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HouseplantsSustainable Gardening
Indoor Worm Bin Composting
You can use red worms to recycle your food waste by setting up a worm bin recycling system in your school classroom or at home in your kitchen, basement, garage or yard. Read Indoor Worm Bin Composting
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Garden DesignGrowing Food
The Four-Square: A Classic Kitchen Garden Design
Like a country kitchen, a four-square kitchen garden evokes thoughts of hearth, home, and abundance. It is a garden design based on a very simple layout that provides a rich, unpretentious display of color, form, and, quite literally, good taste. Read The Four-Square: A Classic Kitchen Garden Design
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Pollinators and BirdsNative FloraPlant Choices
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac
This native shrub is known for its gorgeous foliage. It's easy to grow and produces distinctive flowers and pretty winter berries. Read Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac