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My Top Six Garden Tools

Here are my top six must have garden tools, even for the weekend gardener. Investing in these six items will provide you with tools that will last you for years. Fig. 1 – Felco Pruners. These are indispensable for any gardener. Use these for pruning, deadheading and cutting fresh flowers. You will use this tool everyday in the garden. I have … READ MORE

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Patio Veggie Garden Containers

While planning for summer veggie gardens, I came across these nice garden box kits at Scout Regalia. These boxes are great for anyone that wants a veggie garden, but does not have the yard space to dedicate. You can use these on a back deck/patio and store away during the winter months. Also the powder coated brackets provide a nice … READ MORE

Garden Design Magazine

Redesigned Garden Design Magazine

Have you seen Garden Design magazine recently? The 2011 January/February issue debut a new design and editorial point of view. I have been a subscriber for almost 10 years, and am very excited about the refreshed magazine. Doing a bit of research, they have a new editor in chief with previous tours at The New Yorker and Martha Stewart and … READ MORE

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Details from Home Garden Show Display

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Central Ohio Home and Garden Show 2011, gardening, Landscape, McCullough, Ohio

Central Ohio Home Garden Show 2011 Sneak Peek

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Time To Grow

Well, I can’t believe it but the time is here to start working in the greenhouse again. These are few shots from the greenhouse this morning of some of our favorite annual plants for containers. This really signifies the start of spring for us and I know that warm weather will soon follow.

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Art In The Garden

So this is a hot tub in England. It is perfectly balance for easy opening. How awesome! So through the years I have been very fortunate to visit gardens all over the US and Europe. These pictures are a few of my favorite shots of art in the garden.

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Paperwhite Update

So an update on the Paperwhites…..These pics were taken on Christmas morning, the timing could not have been more perfect. The bloom and fragrance was intoxicating. Also, as you will notice there was no flopping, yeah. The timing as follows… Pot in gravel 4 weeks before you want to flower. Water weekly, or maintain a water level at the bottom … READ MORE

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Franklin Park Conservatory

During the Holidays one of my favorite place to visit is Franklin Park Conservatory. We are truly fortunate in Columbus, OH to have such a great horticultural mecca. Every time I go back, which is often, there is always something new. The staff is always thinking green and this year they have a great LED Christmas light display. The Dale … READ MORE