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 Ok, I admit it. I have a love-hate relationship with the spike. Yes, sometimes it's just the thing you need to perfect that design. They're easy to grow, easy to find, and blend … read more

Preparing to create our living wreath, with a selection of low-growing plantsPosted on May 01, 2017 | by Kerry KLiving wreaths are a unique and lovely accent for your home.  When … read more

Hugelkultur: A New (Old) Approach to Raised Bed Gardening Large hugelkultur bed with base layer of logs and sticks.  Photo courtesy Jon Roberts from Austin TX, USA, CC BY-SA 2 … read more

Fragrant Trees and Shrubs Scents can provoke powerful memories, bringing us back to our childhood home with a hedge of lilacs in bloom, or a special vacation spot where exotic jasmine p … read more

Fragrant Annuals and Perennials  Few experiences rival the joy of strolling through a garden bursting with sweet scents that tantalize the senses. Fragrant plants add an extra dime … read more