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Tough economic times seem to be hitting the rose industry like an outbreak of black spot on a damp morning. After bankruptcy reorganization, Jackson & Perkins was acquired by J&P Park Acquisitions Inc. Weeks Wholesale Roses was bought and reorganized … [ Read More ]
The New York Botanical Garden could offer green-fingered individuals across the US a great source of inspiration It has a constantly changing range of displays, so is always worth a look when considering new themes for your own garden. The … [ Read More ]
In my part of the Midwest, April is the time that daffodils are in their glory and the wildflowers bloom. Supposedly. This April, most of my daffodils are already bloomed and dried up and gone. Tulips popped in the third … [ Read More ]
Gardening has proven to be a consistently popular pastime for people in the US and it is easy to see why. There are many reasons to engage with the activity and it can serve many purposes beyond the simple aesthetic … [ Read More ]
Stepping outside and getting to work with the garden tools can be a great way for people to cheer themselves up if they are feeling down. Indeed, Sir Richard Thompson, president of the Royal College of Physicians across the pond … [ Read More ]
Drought-tolerant plants could be the perfect solution for people who are struggling to maintain their garden in hotter parts of the US. There are plenty of suitable varieties on offer, it is simply a question of selecting one that is … [ Read More ]
I’d already planned to write about global warming when White Flower Farm’s e-mail scooped me! I suspect this subject has been sitting front and center in most northeastern gardeners’ minds since the weather of the past few weeks arrived. The … [ Read More ]
Gardens can be used to counter the impact of climate change, particularly for people who live in built-up urban areas. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) notes that this will be a generally positive trend for city landscapes. In order to … [ Read More ]
There are plenty of places gardeners can look to take inspiration on how to give their outdoor space a distinctive edge. Events such as competitions are a prime example, as there are often a lot of unusual design and arrangement … [ Read More ]
“Every garden starts with inspiration, and you can find lots of inspired ideas at garden shows,” says Kathleen Norris Brenzel, editor of the just-published ninth edition of The New Sunset Western Garden Book. She should know. As Sunset Magazine’s Garden … [ Read More ]
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