Garden Adventurer: Catmint: A Purr-fect Perennial
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a plant well known to kitty owners who like to see their feline friends get goofy. But a close cousin,…
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Garden Adventurer: Night-lilies
Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into…
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Garden Adventurer: A Moonvine Diary
Moonvine (Ipomoea alba) is a strange beauty that waits until day’s end to unfold its shimmering white, very fragrant flowers. I have enjoyed this…
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Garden Adventurer: Seeing Red
Seeing red is not exactly the best way to start off a brand new, hopeful New Year, but right now I just can’t help…
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Garden Adventurer: The Ins and Outs of Amaryllis
The scramble to find perfect Christmas presents has begun, and for gardeners, the beautiful amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) is always a classic go-to gift. Whether…
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Garden Adventurer: Peony Patience
This time of year, the poster child for patience is a potential backyard peony grower. That’s because many of the peonies now for sale…
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Garden Adventurer: Grow a Joe
Planting weeds might not seem like the best way to create a visually inspiring garden, but I do heartily endorse one snappy exception: Joe…
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Garden Adventurer: Landscaping with Spiders
In spite of their odd name, spiderworts (Tradescantia sp.) can be pretty additions to almost any landscape. With strap-like leaves that form mounds up…
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Garden Adventurer: Dutch Treat: Keukenhof Gardens
When springtime arrives in all its visual glory, I occasionally cross The Big Pond to catch European gardens at their seasonal floral finest —…
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Garden Adventurer: The Other Magnolias
A southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) in full bloom on a hot, sultry summer day is quite a pleasant sight to see. But why wait…
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