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If you have allergy offending trees or shrubs in your neighborhood (probably because of a very common case of botanical sexism), one of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the pollen is to plant a tall, dense hedge. If placed on the windward side of your property, the privacy hedge will […]
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Unless you’ve been living under a moss-covered rock in your perfectly manicured, abundantly productive garden, you know that backyard chickens are a “thing”. It seems that lately, everyone is building a cute little coop in their backyard to house everything from a suburban-friendly trio to a dozen hens or more. And you can’t beat fresh […]
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I looked up yesterday and was surprised to realize my Heptacodium miconioides (Seven Sons Tree) was in full bloom. Even though it is mid-september, it somehow seems early – but maybe not. The seven sons tree is an anomaly in my garden; in full bloom just when everything else is looking a bit tired and […]
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In the world of culinary delights, there are ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also carry a rich history. Enter Berberis, the genus of shrubs known for producing the barberry, a prominent ingredient in many Ottolenghi recipes. It wasn’t until I became an obsessive fan of the ottolenghi recipes (and own all […]
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I just clicked through nearly 40 pages of google image results looking for one good image of an arborvitae hedge. That I found NONE is my first piece of damning evidence in a little rant about arborvitae hedging and how NOT to use these beautiful evergreen trees and shrubs. Are you tired of the typical […]
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As we clean up the garden this weekend, I found myself repeatedly coming back to visit the Gatsby Pink Oak leaf Hydrangea I planted earlier this year. These new oakleaf hydrangeas are still small and too new and immature to have bloomed, but that hasn’t stopped them from putting on quite a leaf show in the autumn. […]
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