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A Garden Devotion

March 26, 2018Garden Planning & Design, Herbs, Pollinator Gardening

Written by Shelley S. Cramm (a book excerpt from NGB author members) God’s Word for Gardeners Bible is a devotional Bible for gardeners, featuring daily essays on a range of garden themes. It is an especially hallowed week in the garden, as the warmth of spring begins to wake up dormant plants with new life and...

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Books and Gardens at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show

March 16, 2018Flower Shows and Festivals, Planting

What is spring for, other than sowing seeds and prepping for spring? Going to garden shows! National Garden Bureau is based in Chicago so naturally, we took a trek downtown to Navy Pier for the annual Chicago Flower & Garden Show. This year’s theme “Flowertales...Every Garden Has a Story to Tell” brings the beauty of...

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10 Purple Flowers to Dress Up your Garden!

March 2, 2018Flower Gardening

From an entire bed or just a touch of color in your containers, it has never been easier to include purple in your garden. Perfect additions if you want to add the 2018 Pantone Color of the year, Ultra Violet, to your garden design. Here are 10 new varieties to get you seeing purple... Click here...

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Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden!

February 6, 2018Flower Gardening

Want to fill your home with fresh flowers this year? Plant a Cutting Garden! Part of the fun and excitement of gardening is enjoying the beauty of the flowers. Plan this year to design your own cutting garden for one of a kind bouquets directly from your garden! Planning your cutting flower bed When planning, remember this is a cutting...

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NGB Plantnerds Favorites from 2017 - National Garden Bureau - #gardening #flowergardening #vegetablegardening

NGB PlantNerds Favorites for 2017

January 24, 2018Flower Gardening, Planting, Vegetables

As we start planning our 2018 gardens, we asked our #NGBPlantNerds (Garden bloggers and influencers) about their favorite plants from 2017. Here are their responses... "My favorite vegetable was 'Seychelles' green bean. I grew them in both containers and raised beds. Best tasting green bean out there, no strings and super prolific. Both plantings are...

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AAS Winners for 2018 #garden #flowergarden #vegetablegarden

New AAS Winners For 2018 Garden Season!

January 12, 2018Flower Gardening, Vegetables

Looking for new varieties that are top garden performers? Look no further than these All-America Selections (AAS) Winners for 2018. After being trialed by AAS volunteer judges in more than 35 locations all over North America, the following new AAS Winners are proven performers, perfect for your 2018 garden! AAS Winners are available as seeds and...

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Winter Rose Care

October 27, 2017Flower Gardening, Winter Gardening

Rose Expert, Chris VanCleave, the Redneck Rosarian, gives 10 tips to keep your roses healthy through the winter season and have them ready for the next growing season... "Fall is a great time to take stock of the gardening year behind us. What worked and what didn’t. What should be changed or should remain the...

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Five Fabulous Finds for Fall - National Garden Bureau

Friday Five – Five Fabulous Finds

October 20, 2017Container Gardening, Garden Planning & Design, Plant Care & Maintenance, Vegetables

Fall is transition time in the garden. It's time to properly overwinter your containers, harvest fall crops and make your own Hoop House for extending your growing season both this Fall/Winter and next Spring. It's also a time to gain some gardening knowledge and fun facts. Enjoy the season and these five fall finds! How...

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“Falling” For Your Garden

October 5, 2017Garden Planning & Design, Planting Tips

5 Fantastic Finds We found these fantastic blog posts to aid you with your Fall garden! From how to utilize those fallen leaves, to planting garlic and/or daffodils, to preserving the taste of the garden for winter or simply planning for next year, there is a lot to do in Fall! Feeding your garden soil: 12 creative ways...

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Pansies, a Fall Inspiration

September 18, 2017DIY Crafts & Gifts, Flower Gardening

Pansies, with their large flower face and excellent cool-weather tolerance, are the perfect addition to your fall garden design. Exciting new varieties have multitudes of large flower heads, that are often winter-hardy in the warmer climates and return full flower ahead in the spring! Learn more at our Year of the Pansy and Pansy pictures....

A Garden Devotion

Books and Gardens at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show

10 Purple Flowers to Dress Up your Garden!

Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden!

NGB PlantNerds Favorites for 2017

New AAS Winners For 2018 Garden Season!

Winter Rose Care

Friday Five – Five Fabulous Finds

“Falling” For Your Garden

Pansies, a Fall Inspiration

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