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ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Night-blooming Cereus – The queen of the night

When a person thinks about the backdrop of a magnificent flower, the setting is probably one of it ... Read more

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NO-FUSS FLOWER: Sunny marigolds are a gardener’s favorite

We didn’t have a lot of room for annual flowers in the small garden bed of my childhood ... Read more

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ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Cross-like flowers of the dogwood tree declare it’s spring

History was never my favorite subject in school. When I started culinary school, I remember being profoundly disappointed ... Read more

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ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Bright bouquets straight from the garden

While living in Germany, I became very fond of some of the country’s traditions and customs. Oktoberfest, a ... Read more

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ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Fall planted bulbs bring the first sign of spring

Two weeks ago, I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt and now I feel like I’ve stepped into ... Read more

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With a little care, poinsettias can be beautiful year after year

Thanksgiving used to mark the day that it was officially okay to break out the Christmas decorations. Apparently, ... Read more