If you haven't heard by now, common Impatiens are in trouble. Lots of shade gardeners are bemoaning this right now, and wonder what should they plant instead!!??
Heirloom Annuals
Welcome heirloom annuals back into the garden. Blending seamlessly with perennials and shrubs, old fashioned annuals will inject a long lasting blast of color into your garden.
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Hellebores-Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Shade Loving Perennial
A well kept secret of garden enthusiasts, Hellebores should be more widely known to serious and not so serious gardeners alike; this is a plant that is worth seeking out. Source: Hellebores-Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Shade Loving Perennial
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
The 20th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) starts Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20, 2017. Find out how you can contribute to this Citizen Science project.
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Knives, Trugs, and Gloves: Tools of the Trade
Garden warriors have tried many things over the years and come up with practical and winning solutions for gardening in style and comfort. Find out which tools you need for your garden this spring.
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Gardening Trends 2017
Gardening trends for 2017 run the gamut of plenty of new plant intros and new ways to market them with gardening super centers.
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Illuminating The Season in Colonial Williamsburg
Christmas decorating at Colonial Williamsburg is a tradition that goes back centuries with simple greens and boughs of holly. Only in the twentieth century, has the fruit, nut, and pod bedecked wreaths and swags taken hold and become symbolic of a festive "Williamsburg Christmas" look.
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Decorating the White House- Past and Present
Volunteering at the White House to decorate for the holidays is a bucket list for many people. Find out how easy it is to volunteer and the best way to get accepted.
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Holly Love-The Art of Wreath Making at McLean Nursery
Holly and wreaths are a natural combo that is iconic of the Yuletide season. Growing over 100 different varieties of holly, McLean Nursery, has the ultimate selection to get you excited about decorating.
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Winter Squash Roundup with the Best Soup Recipe Ever
Winter squash are some of the healthiest vegetables around and are easy to grow or inexpensive to buy. Butternut Squash soup with Calvados, Feta Cheese, and Prosciutto is a great way to experience Butternut squash.
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Christmas Wreath-Ordinary to Extraordinary
Wreath making is easy by starting with a pre-made base and adding some additional materials found in your landscape, making a custom made wreath for your door.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
For quick last minute centerpiece ideas for the Thanksgiving table, use gourds and candles.
