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Small Space Gardening-Book Review: Read About Garden Landscaping by Garden Writer Melinda Myers

In: Gardening Products

By: Christine Eirschele

Some Mother's Day Gardening Ideas: Plant Shopping at a Destination Garden Center Just One Gift for Mom

In: Gardening Products

By: Christine Eirschele

Cheap, Non-Toxic Dandelion Killer: Make a Weed Killer from Common Household Products

In: Gardening Products

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Growing a Fuchsia Shrub: Fuchsias Are Very Popular Garden Shrubs and Easy to Care For

In: Shrubs

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Learn the Types of Geranium Plants: Explore Different Cultivars of Pelargoniums for Container Gardens

In: Annual Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

How To Grow Geraniums: Annual Summer Blooming Plants Easy to Use in Container Gardens

In: Annual Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

Birth Flower for December: The History and Language of the December

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Birth Flower for November: The History and Language of November’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Bedding Plants for Summer Gardens: Flowers for Color, Variety and Simplicity

In: Annual Plants

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Birth Flower for October: The History and Language of October’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Colorful Shrubs for Winter Gardens: Winter Color and Evergreen Foliage

In: Shrubs

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Winter Gardens: Add Color with Climbing Plants and Winter Blooms

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

What To Do With Pansies and Violas: Plant Spring Plants in Containers Butterfly and Vegetable Gardens

In: Annual Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

Indian Paintbrush, Wildflower: The Wyoming State Flower Blooms throughout North America

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Grow This List of Perennial Plants: The Perennial Plant Association Picks Geranium Rozanne for 2008

In: Perennial Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

A Seed Packet Flower Bed: James Fenton’s Subversive Gardening Book Inspires Freedom

In: Gardening Products

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower: A Blue and White Spiked Wildflower Blooms in the Lone Star State

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Birth Flower for September: The History and Language of September’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Birth Flower for August: The History and Language of August’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Birth Flower for July: The History and Language of July’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

The Salvia Bedding Plant: The Eye-Catcher with Myriad of Colors and Long Flowering Period

In: Annual Plants

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

What Is An Orange Tiger Lily: Whether Lilium lancifolium or Ditch Lily it is a Tough Garden Plant

In: Bulbs

By: Christine Eirschele

Birth Flower for June: The History and Language of June’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Birth Flower for May: The History and Language of May’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Birth Flower for April: The History and Language of April’s Flower

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

How To Use Beardless Iris: Irises like Siberian and Louisiana Are Low Maintenance Plants

In: Perennial Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

Growing Bearded Iris: Learn to Identify German Iris from other Iris Plants

In: Perennial Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

Shock Wave Petunias: The Wave Petunia Annual Flower Has History Giving Big Summer Color

In: Annual Plants

By: Christine Eirschele

Container Gardening Tips: Growing Bulbs and Tropical Plants in Container Culture

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

How to Grow Lavender: Keeping Lavender Indoors and Out

In: Perennial Plants

By: S. Elliott

Lovely Camassias: Native Bulbs for Perennial Gardens, Meadows, and Cutting Gardens

In: Bulbs

By: Laura D. Eisener

All America Selections Plants: Grow Eggplant Hansel in Containers or Asti White in Evening Gardens

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Christine Eirschele

Attending Canada Blooms 2008: Tips for Going to this Popular Flower and Garden Show in Toronto

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Amy Urquhart

Birth Flower for March: The History and Language of the Daffodil

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Magical and Poisonous Plants: Avoid Them or Adore Them?

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer KC Morgan

Garden Jobs for January: Plan, Plant, Prune and Record

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Sheila Gaquin

Balm of Gilead, an aromatic Shrub: A Flowering Perennial Herb with a Lovely Eucalyptus Fragrance

In: Shrubs

By: Judith Vines

Birth Flower for February: The History and Language of the Violet

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Birth Flower for January: The History and Language of the Carnation

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Tarragon, a Classic Culinary Herb: How To Use French Tarragon Spice in Classic French Recipes

In: Perennial Plants

By: Judith Vines

Bay Laurel, the Sacred Tree: A Rich History of an Evergreen Perennial Herb

In: Perennial Plants

By: Judith Vines

Gifts Gardeners Will Love: Holiday Shopping Made Simple

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Connie Krochmal

How To Use Lemon Balm: Highly Fragrant Plant Known as Sweet Melissa

In: Perennial Plants

By: Judith Vines

Arisaema Seed Germination: Faster blooms from seed grown plants

In: Shade-loving Plants

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

Calendula Colorful Annual Flower: Sunny Hardy Flower for Cooking Healing Decorating

In: Annual Plants

By: Judith Vines

Florida Plant Care -- Winterizing: Prepare Early for Healthy Plants in Winter

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Steve Vogel

Front Yard Garden: Stop Planting Grass! Grow Edible Flowers and Vegetables Instead

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Sara E. Lewis

Herb Gardening for Beginners: What to Choose and Where to Plant Them

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Elaine Walker

All-America Selections Winners: 2008 Bedding Plants and Vegetables Receive Top Honors

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Connie Krochmal

Squirrels, Raccoons & Bears: Oh My! Nuisance Wildlife in Suburban Neighborhoods On The Increase?

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Pam Sissons

Sunflowers – History and Culture: A Favorite Annual for Birds and Human

In: Annual Plants

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Getting Rid Of Squirrels: The #2 Scourge Of Suburban Yard & Garden Owners!

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Pam Sissons

Marigolds: History and Culture: Calendula and Tagetes Varieties of Marigolds are Useful

In: Annual Plants

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Easy Plants to Grow From Seeds: 10 Seeds That are Simple to Sow and Grow

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Lisa Hallett Taylor

Montreal: Big Ideas, Small Gardens: Montreal’s Flora Exhibit: A Must See of City Landscape Designs

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Stillman Rogers

Coping with Deer Problems: Keeping Bambi at bay

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Connie Krochmal

State Botanical Garden of Georgia: Plants and History Meet in a 300-Acre Paradise

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Cranbrook House and Gardens: Formal English Elegance in Suburban Detroit

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Bonsai Trees: Types of Trees and the Art of Cultivating Them as a Philosophy

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Abhay Navnit Goghari

The Botany of Gluten: How Closely are Wheat, Oats, Corn, Rice and Sugar Cane Related?

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Kimberly Burnham

Frederick Meijer Gardens: Art Marries Nature in This Unique Michigan Gem

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Irises: History and Culture: A Rainbow’s Worth of Garden Color

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Annual Vines for Nonstop Color: Easy Plants to Add Height and Color to the Garden

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

The Complete Flower Gardener: Book review of this new book on organically growing flowers

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Garden History: Unravelling the History of a Garden

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Columbine Flowers: A Versatile Cultivated and Wild Flower

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Dandelion: History and Culture: A Beneficial Plant Found in all the Wrong Places

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

How to Grow and Care for Clematis: Planting, Pruning and Preventing Clematis Wilt

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Caroline Hayes

Clematis in the Spring Garden: Clematis armandii, cirrhosa, alpina, macropetala, montana and others

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Caroline Hayes

Violet: History and Culture: Symbol of Love; Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic, and Romantic herb

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Lilacs: History and Culture: Known Also as Syringa, This Garden Plant Has Lovely Flowers

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Tulip Flowers: Triumph, Fosteriana, Viridiflora, Double Early and Parrot Tulips

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Caroline Hayes

Tulips in the Spring Garden: Lily, Species, Single Early, Single Late and Darwin Tulips explained

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Caroline Hayes

Pruning Boxwood: How to Prune Boxwood Shrubs

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Plant Care While on Vacation: How to Ensure Your Plants Survive while you are Away from Home

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Tulip: History and Culture: Perennial Favourite for Gardeners, Artists and Florists

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Summer Annuals: There is Still Time to Start Bright Summer Annuals

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

How to Grow Tomatoes: Tomatoes Are One of the Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Pruning Roses: How to prune your roses whether they are bushes or climbling roses

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Cool Season Vegetables: Its not too late to plant some early vegetables

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Growing Heirloom Plants: Growing heirlooms allows you to grow some older varieties

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Warm Season Vegetables: Its Time to Plant those Frost Tender Vegetables

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Integrated Pest Management: IPM is s good way to monitor problems

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

How Do You Prune Lilacs? Removing Deadheads for Maximum Bloom and Rejuvenated Flowering

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Heirloom Tomato Plants: Eight Favorites to Grow in Your Own Garden This Year

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Julia Williams

Vines in Trees: Vines in trees can be great but not always

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Early Spring Planting: Do not be tempted to plant tender annuals too early

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Say It With Flowers: The Victorians had a language of flowers to express their thoughts

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Feature Writer Debbie Kwiatoski

Ajuga and other Groundcovers: Ajuga and cerastium are great perennial groundcovers

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

The Bittersweet Vine: False, Oriental, True and Nightshade Bittersweet plants

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Debbie Kwiatoski

Pleiospilos nelii: Split Rock Plant

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Ian Nartowicz

Groundcovers: Groundcovers can reduce weeds just like mulch can!

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Ornamental & Flowering Trees: Crabapple, Plum, Pear, Dogwood, Beech, Cherry, Magnolia, Hawthorne

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Karen Harris

Lithops: Stone Plants from Africa

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Ian Nartowicz

Himalayan Blue Poppies: Meconopsis betonicifolia, grandis, Hybrids, and Related Species

In: Shade-loving Plants

By: Ian Nartowicz

Germination Kits: Mini Greenhouses and other aids to Germination

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

Garden seed starting. How to start your seeds indoors.

In: Plants & Bulbs (general)

By: Ena Clewes

Winter Sowing: Starting Seeds Outdoors---Gardening in the Middle of Winter!

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Seeds - How to be Successful: How to get the best from your seeds

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

A Soil Test: Soil tests give information about the nutrient health of the soil

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Kate Copsey

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