By Claire Jones
I was already familiar with Vego Garden from using their raised garden beds, so I was interested to see how their self-watering rolling planter would perform with a small fruit tree. I reviewed my experience with Vego’s raised beds here, including what I liked about using them in the garden. Growing a fruit tree in …
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There's something magical about stepping into the garden on a warm summer evening and catching the intoxicating fragrance of Oriental Lilies. Their enormous blooms, rich perfume, and sturdy stems make them one of the highlights of the midsummer garden. While many perennials are beginning to fade by July and August, Oriental lilies are just getting …
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Every summer seems to bring another stretch of triple-digit heat, weeks without meaningful rain, and lawns that turn brown almost overnight. While we can't control the weather, we can choose plants that are better equipped to handle it. The key is designing with resilience in mind. By selecting plants naturally adapted to heat, humidity, and …
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There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about fritters. Generations of cooks and gardeners have relied on them as a delicious way to transform seasonal harvests into something crisp, savory, and comforting. Beyond their nostalgic appeal, fritters are also surprisingly nutritious, packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and endless possibilities for variation. Offering a welcome alternative to the …
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With another heat wave and possible heat dome settling over much of the country this week, gardeners need to think beyond simple watering. Extended periods of intense heat can stress plants, dry soil rapidly, damage roots, and even impact pollinators and bees. A few proactive steps can help your garden weather extreme temperatures with far …
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Coming Soon — The Gardener's Bible I’m excited to share that my new book, The Gardener's Bible, will be released soon through HarperCollins! This beautifully illustrated guide is filled with practical advice, plant combinations, seasonal inspiration, and design ideas for creating vibrant, resilient gardens throughout the year. It will be released October 27, 2026. You …
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Hi there, I have an upcoming trip in the fall of 2027 to Austria and Hungary! From the imperial elegance of Vienna to the storybook villages and vineyard-covered hillsides of Hungary and Austria, this carefully curated garden and cultural tour promises an unforgettable journey through some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes. Travelers will experience grand …
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Every spring, chive blossoms burst into bloom in the herb garden, attracting pollinators and adding a splash of purple to the landscape. But these edible flowers can also be transformed into one of the prettiest homemade vinegars you’ll ever make. Chive blossom vinegar develops a delicate onion flavor and a beautiful rosy color that looks …
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If there’s one shrub that has quietly reinvented itself over the last few years, it’s the hydrangea. There is a hydrangea for every situation. At Cultivate in Columbus, Ohio—where growers, breeders, and the industry’s biggest brands preview what’s next—hydrangeas aren’t showing up as “more of the same.” They’re emerging as category disrupters: bred for stronger …
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Rewilding has quickly become one of those terms you hear everywhere—at lectures, in garden magazines, on plant tags, and across social media. But as its popularity grows, its meaning often becomes diluted just when clarity matters most. In the video below, I show you how I transformed a client’s suburban landscape—once dominated by pachysandra and …
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Why wait until May to plant your containers? I keep mine going all year long. By early to mid-March, I’m already pulling out winter greens and tucking in cool-season flowers that don’t just tolerate the cold—they thrive in it (see my favorites below with frost tolerance). When summer containers start to look tired in early …
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Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, 1 Afternoon Tea 4- Star Hotel Accommodations for 12 nights, including London, Wales, and Windsor Full day immersion at the Iconic Chelsea Flower Show (RHS Member’s Day) Explore the idyllic Cotswolds village, Ilmington, visiting private cottage gardens Private winery tour and tasting at White Castle Vineyard in Wales, plus …
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