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Strolling into the Future |
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Since 1982 the destiny of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden has been in a state of flux, its future rarely certain. Outside circumstances have often threatened this peaceful oasis, but its strength and loveliness have somehow rallied forces to help it survive. It is now a Garden Conservancy Preservation Project.
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published on October 12, 2007
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Immerse Yourself! |
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The John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden in Mill Neck, Long Island, is a sanctuary of green and serenity. On a 4-acre hillside, Japanese plants and garden design are incorporated into native woodland.
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published on October 11, 2007
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BIG LEAVES |
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A planting with over-sized leaves may be just the ticket for eliciting surprise in the garden. Ruby Weinberg describes varieties of petasites, gunnera, and other big-leafed plants, what they like and how to grow them.
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published on March 10, 2007
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That Difficult Garden Space |
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When the nursery catalogue listings read “Requires well drained soil," many gardeners cringe-- especially those with difficult garden spaces. Check here for lists and sources of what to plant - from blooming trees and shrubs to perennials.
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published on July 10, 2006
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Eden in Essex, a Town Garden |
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A town garden designed for texture and form. This garden is a study in chartreuse, creamy yellow, and white, and shades of burgundy and green. Perennial and shrub borders, succulent collection, subtle color and sculptures make this town garden exquisite. Dee Dee Charnok tells all about how to keep maintenance under control.
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published on June 09, 2006
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Country Garden Oasis |
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Visit this private garden in the Connecticut countryside that looks straight out of a Thomas Kincaid painting. Settled in a manicured lawn, surrounded by subtle color and bird song, it is one of sparkling detail - every line and grouping a surprise that endears the visitor.
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published on June 09, 2006
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Crawford and Class and Remarkable Bamboo |
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A Rutgers University professor of landscape architecture (and director of Rutgers Gardens) and his class are out to showcase the merits of bamboo, that much aligned members of the grass family. “I think people are interested but frightened of it," he says. They also illustrate that bamboos fulfill an incredible number of uses in the garden.
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published on February 11, 2006
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Better Bush than Fetterbush |
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“Fetterbush," or mountain andromeda, Pieris floribunda is hardy to the south, but far more attractive in bloom and variable in size and appearance are the many crosses, hybrids, and selections of the Japanese andromeda, Pieris japonica.
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published on February 09, 2006
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Growing Heat |
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In these days of out-of-control oil and gas prices, more people are turning to burning wood to keep their houses toasty. Sawmills and firewood business are booming. But why not grow your own in that patch of woods behind your house? Follow consulting forester to four clients' woodlots.
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published on December 06, 2005
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