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Emperor’s Candlesticks | An Ornamental Flowering Plant for the Garden

Posted on June 9, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Emperor’s Candlestick is an ornamental, broadleaf, evergreen shrub that is native to Northern regions of South & Central America. In its native habitat, Sennas can grow up to 30 feet in height. However, if grown as architectural flowering border shrub … Continue reading →

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Black Mondo Grass | A Quick Intro to an Exotic Modern Garden Evergreen

Posted on June 3, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

By Stickpen – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20113135 Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is a low- growing, ornamental grass that originates from Japan. Very low maintenance and versatile, it can be grown in mass, containers, as border plants or even … Continue reading →

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Purple Berkheya | A Fast-growing South African Garden Perennial

Posted on May 28, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Purple Berkheya (Berkheya purpurea) An unusual but fascinating ornamental beauty, purple berkheya (aka Zulu Warrior) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. Purple berkheya is a versatile grower, hardy to US Zones 6b-11 and features prickly stems with … Continue reading →

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Italian-Themed Garden | Incorporating Elements of a Mediterranean Garden

Posted on May 22, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

I have always found Italian gardens alluring and romantic. In particular, classically styled gardens such as Villa Carlotta off Lake Como, whose gardens incorporations shrubs and trees which produces colorful masses of stunning flowers year-round in addition to manicured hedges … Continue reading →

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Wild Plantain | A Showy Perennial Broadleaf for the Tropical Garden

Posted on May 14, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Wild Plantain (Heliconia Caribaea) Derived originally from the Heliconia species whose origins are Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Central America and Columbia, the Wild Plantain (also known as Lobster Claws) is a showy, herbaceous perennial hardy to USDA Zones 10 to … Continue reading →

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Tibetan Whitebeam Tree | A Choice for Small Outdoor Spaces

Posted on April 28, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Með Roger Griffith – eigin skrá, Í almenningi, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4148438 The Tibetan Whitebeam Tree (Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’) is a mid-sized deciduous tree derived from traditional Whitebeams originating from western China and the Himalayas. Also known as, John Mitchell, this relatively … Continue reading →

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Cape Honeysuckle | A Colorful Flowering Tropical Plant That Gardeners Love

Posted on April 13, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) A truly fetching beauty, cape honeysuckle (tecoma capensis) is a hardy, fast-growing ornamental evergreen shrub which is native to South Africa. Drought and salt tolerant, and relatively pest free, here in the United States, cape honeysuckle … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Lily | A Pollinator to Attract Bees and Butterflies to the Garden

Posted on April 4, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

I was introduced to the pineapple lily years ago while visiting a friend’s garden and fell in love instantly because of its uniqueness. My friend had them growing as border plants and the bi-colored flowers growing from green bracts brought … Continue reading →

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Silver Wattle | A Flowering Evergreen for the Garden

Posted on March 29, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) A hardy, fasting-growing deciduous tree, silver wattle (mimosa) is native to Australia and Tasmania, but is widely cultivated in Mediterranean or tropical landscapes due to its ability to thrive in both dry and wet conditions. Silver … Continue reading →

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Crimson Glory Vine | A Way to Add Decorative Foliage to the Garden

Posted on March 20, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

The Crimson Glory Vine (vitis coignetiae) is a deciduous and vigorous climber that originates from Japan and Korea. This ornamental grape vine can reach an impressive 30 to 60 feet, and can successfully be grown in zones 4-8. It needs … Continue reading →

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Summer Kitchens and Garden Preservation

Posted on March 6, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Growing up during the 70 and 80’s on a rural farm (population 234) in Northern Florida near the Georgia border provided me with invaluable experiences of growing, harvesting and preserving food. My paternal and maternal grandmothers both had large families … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Victory Gardens | A Quick How-to on Gardening in the COVID-19 Era

Posted on January 22, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Victory gardens were widely encouraged and sometimes government-mandated during World War I and II to help supplement food supplies for families (large amounts of food were shipped to help support troops in foreign countries). The War commission provided people with … Continue reading →

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Patagonian Groundsel | A Hardy Evergreen Shrub for Your Garden

Posted on October 8, 2020 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Dick Culbert https://www.flickr.com/photos/92252798@N07/8469300364/ Patagonian Groundsel Tree, also known as Patagonian Sea Myrtle (Baccharis patagonica), is a frost-hardy, fall-flowering evergreen shrub originating from South America — Chile and Argentina (Patagonia). Known for its versatility as a mounding hedge or a thick, … Continue reading →

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Bentham’s Cornel | A Beautiful Himalayan Shrub or Tree for Your Garden

Posted on September 25, 2020 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Bentham’s Cornel (cornus capitata) — also called Himalayan Strawberry Tree and Evergreen Dogwood — is an evergreen originating in western China, Nepal and the Himalayan region.

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Bog Gardens | A Beautiful, Creative Solution for Watery Spaces

Posted on September 17, 2020 by The Editors of Garden Variety

To many, a waterlogged area of a property is an inconvenience or eyesore. In most cases, poor draining soil in small areas can be corrected by amending the soil or other economical means.

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Maidenhair Vine | An Ornamental Plant for Outdoor (and Indoor) Gardens

Posted on June 20, 2019 by The Editors of Garden Variety

By Avenue – Own work, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14980740 Maidenhair vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) is a deciduous climbing vine native to New Zealand. It is most notably known for its versatility as a prolific ground cover and screening plant due its rampart but … Continue reading →

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Snow Gum Eucalyptus | An Australian Native Tree for the Garden

Posted on June 14, 2019 by The Editors of Garden Variety

By Amanda Slater – May 29th “Tree Three_Snow Gum Blossom”, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4327216 By Sterry2607 – Transferred from de.wikipedia to Commons by Hekerui using CommonsHelper., CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org /w/index.php?curid=35857638 By Toby Hudson – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9374575 … Continue reading →

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A Simple Sensory Garden

Posted on May 30, 2019 by The Editors of Garden Variety

It has been a dream of mine for many years now as a garden designer to be commissioned to create a large scale sensory garden for a facility such as a hospital, mall, school, senior citizen centers or treatment center. … Continue reading →

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Sunn Hemp: A Garden-Boosting Ornamental Plant

Posted on April 28, 2019 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea) is a poplar nitrogen-boosting member of the legume family. Although notably grown in the more tropical regions of Asia, it actually originates from India. It is perfect for the home gardener or an urban farm because … Continue reading →

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Hen and Chick Poppy | A Unique Flower for the Garden

Posted on April 19, 2019 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Fast becoming a poplar addition to many perennial gardens, the Hens and Chicks Poppy (Papaver Somniferum) is a beautiful, albeit unusual, plant. In the spring, it features a single flower featuring stunning petals ranging in color from pink to dark … Continue reading →

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Grow a Fern Garden or Add Ferns to Your Outdoor Space with These Exotic Beauties

Posted on November 3, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Ferns (Pteridophytes) have long been a favored plant worldwide, and are included in both indoor and outdoor gardens. They are natural to woodland forests around the globe.

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Achiote Tree | An Herbal Ornamental for the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Achiote (Bixa orellana), A.K.A. the Lipstick Tree, is a small deciduous tree native to Mexico, Central and South America. Achiote can grow up to 20 to 30 feet tall if grown as a tree. However, if pruned correctly, it can … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Bush | A Garden Option to Attract Butterflies, Bees and Other Pollinators

Posted on August 10, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) – Originating from China, Butterfly Bush is a delicious, perennial shrub known for it’s long plumes. The plumes feature a cascade of tiny, nectar rich flowers that attracts and provides food only, to adult butterflies, bees, … Continue reading →

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The Trumpet Vine | A Way to Add Beauty to Your Garden

Posted on July 7, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

The Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a fast growing, tenacious climbing vine native to the southeast region of the US. This hardy perennial is also known as trumpet creeper and produces large, tubular and stunningly beautiful flowers with colors ranging … Continue reading →

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Agapanthus | An Exotic Beauty of a Flower That Brings Annual Pop to Gardens

Posted on June 29, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Agapanthus (African Lily) is a summer flowering perennial (grown from bulbous root stocks) and is native to South Africa. Agapanthus features spectacular blue, white, pink and purple flowers on top of deciduous and tender evergreen leaves which would be … Continue reading →

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The Wonders of Acacias |Ornamental Trees for the Garden

Posted on June 22, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

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5 Stunning Plants to Attract Butterflies To Your Garden

Posted on June 19, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

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Herb Gardening 101 | Growing Herbs in Your Garden

Posted on April 28, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

As a garden enthusiast, I love growing all types of plants, but the plants that give me the most joy are herbs. It is astounding how many varieties there are and the many qualities they have and benefits they provide: … Continue reading →

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Little Fingers: Children In The Garden

Posted on April 5, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Spring has finally arrived and the long awaited anticipation of heading outdoors to start gardening has come to an end. All gardeners, both old and young, are currently jump-starting what they hope to be a bountiful, fun and educational garden … Continue reading →

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The 5 Best Springtime Vegetables to Plant in Your Garden

Posted on March 29, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

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How To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Garden

Posted on March 23, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Greetings everyone…Spring has finally arrived and I couldn’t be happier. I still have a long wait before I can actually harden off my plants, and I am eagerly awaiting that day!

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Corkscrew Willow Tree | An Ornamental Option for Your Garden or Landscape Design

Posted on March 3, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

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Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space with a White or Moonlight Garden

Posted on February 18, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

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Accessible Gardens | Designing a Garden for People with Disabilities and Physical Limitations

Posted on January 28, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

The National Gardening Survey reveals that three-quarters of Americans garden in one form or another. But only 36 percent of people with disabilities engage in any leisure physical activity, including gardening and walking outdoors, according to a report by the … Continue reading →

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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardening Enthusiasts

Posted on November 25, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

With Thanksgiving behind us and the holiday season officially upon us, here are ten inspired gift ideas for the gardener in your life.

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Garlic O’Plenty | A Quick Guide to Garlic for the Garden

Posted on October 21, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Posted in Gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged bulbs, food, garden, gardening, gardens, garlic, herbs, plants, vegetable gardening, vegetables | 2 Comments

Five Shrubs For Your Winter Garden

Posted on October 15, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

(Photo by Pixabay.com) For gardeners like me who live in a cold climate, the thought of the upcoming winter season can feel you with apprehension or dread. Winters here in New York state are brutal and long. The snow-covered landscape … Continue reading →

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Making Fragrant Potpourris

Posted on September 23, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

During this year’s growing season, I have been actively drying and saving various flowers and foliage to create garden crafts for the holidays. One craft in particular that I truly love is making garden potpourri.

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Fall Gardening | Autumn Plans for My Garden

Posted on September 22, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

In my home garden, I recently finished sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings for the Fall growing season. I truly enjoy the freshness and quality of Fall’s seasonable vegetables and fruit. I am looking forward to the abundance of nutritious stocks I … Continue reading →

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A Dream Come True: Anna’s Garden Design

Posted on September 18, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Originally posted on Anna's Gardening Antics & Musings:
Hello my gardening companions. As you know, gardening and design are my true passions; my purpose. So, I am super-excited to announce the launch of my new garden design site, aptly…

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My Love Affair with Tomatoes….

Posted on August 23, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

As the end of summer approaches and the first frost looms not far behind, I usually began to get a bit anxious about harvesting and preserving my summer vegetables. In particular, homegrown, ripe tomatoes. I truly love tomatoes and have … Continue reading →

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Fallen Fruit in the Garden

Posted on June 19, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

(Revised from my sister blog: Anna’s Gardening Antics and Musings) Greetings fellow gardeners! We are experiencing great weather in my area, so I am writing this post on my laptop, in a shady part of my garden. It is so … Continue reading →

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My Japanese Knotweed Garden Nightmare….

Posted on June 2, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Re-adapted from my sister blog: Anna’s Gardening Antics and Musings Greetings my fellow gardeners. Thirteen years ago I purchased a beautiful old home with a tiny yard full of miscellaneous shrubs and unusual mystery plants. I had lovely thoughts of … Continue reading →

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Queen Anne’s Lace Jelly Recipe

Posted on May 27, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Re-adapted from my sister blog: Anna’s Gardening Antics & Musings….. Recently, I had the honor of sampling a delicious jelly made from Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) flowers. It was absolutely wonderful: sweet with a mild, flowery taste.

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What is Melilot? A Bee-Attracting Garden Plant

Posted on May 15, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Photo via: Flickr Melilot (Melilotus officinalis), also known as Yellow Sweet Clover, is a non-native plant originating from Eurasia and brought to the US as fodder for animals and a cover crop to produce a bust of nitrogen to poor … Continue reading →