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Question: I’ve read some opinions on different blogs stating that annuals aren’t a great choice because the methods of producing them aren’t always ecologically friendly and because they take a lot of water and fertilizer …

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Adventures of a Landless Gardener – A Star is Born
June 2, 2011 – 2:04 pm | No Comment
Adventures of a Landless Gardener – A Star is Born

Don’t talk too fast, don’t talk too fast, don’t talk too fast… played in my mind as if on a loop as I sat on a wooden box and a producer from ThinkTV fed me questions. …

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Guest Post from Snarky Vegan: Indeterminate Optimism
May 31, 2011 – 5:06 pm | 4 Comments
Guest Post from Snarky Vegan: Indeterminate Optimism

Here’s a little guest post from my friend Julia at Snarkyvegan.com- I hope you like it as much as I do!
 
 

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Key West Musings
May 31, 2011 – 4:59 pm | No Comment

I just got back from a mini-vacation that got me thinking about “common” plants . . . love’ em or hate ‘em?

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Blue Storm Lily-of-the-Nile
May 31, 2011 – 4:04 pm | One Comment
Blue Storm Lily-of-the-Nile

We love Blue Storm lily-of-the-nile (Agapanthus Blue Storm) for its violet-blue flowers, long bloom time, adaptability and compact size.

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Potted Topiary
May 31, 2011 – 3:58 pm | No Comment

What do you recommend as a good plant to use as topiary in a container?

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Lawn Care Tips
May 26, 2011 – 6:35 pm | No Comment

Advice for tending your lawn through the seasons.

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Groundcovers for Sun
May 26, 2011 – 2:30 pm | One Comment

Here are a few good groundcover choices for the sun.

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Groundcovers for Shade
May 26, 2011 – 12:27 pm | 6 Comments

Got a shady spot? Here are some groundcovers that will dress up the shade.

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A Photography Lesson with Rich Pomerantz
May 26, 2011 – 9:10 am | 7 Comments
A Photography Lesson with Rich Pomerantz

Honing your photography skills is a surefire way to improve the quality of your blog and create unforgettable photos. We want you to get the most out of the time you spend with your camera. …

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Frequently Asked Groundcover Questions
May 26, 2011 – 8:57 am | No Comment

Here are the groundcover questions we receive most often.

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Right Place for a Weed
May 24, 2011 – 8:47 pm | 16 Comments
Right Place for a Weed

So I grumbled a lot about star of Bethlehem last week (thanks for all your comments!), but on a happier note there’s one “weed” in my yard that I absolutely love. I think some of …

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