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Benary - A Super Hero in Disguise - National Garden Bureau

A Super Hero In Disguise

Flower GardeningJune 6, 2018gail
A flower is the culmination of a seed’s story. And while there are as many stories out there as flowers, every once and awhile one of those stories stands out from the rest and deserves to be told. Sometimes it deserves to be shouted. Such is the story of one man, his family’s seed company,...
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Can't wait to see these plants in my garden center - National Garden Bureau

Impressions from California Spring Trials 2018

Flower Gardening, Garden Planning & DesignMay 30, 2018diane
To See These Plants at My Garden Center! The CA Spring Trials was an awesome adventure and I don’t know where to begin botanically. Instead, I would first like to thank Diane Blazek, executive director of National Garden Bureau for being such an awesome tour guide. She has been visiting the CA Spring Trials for years...
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Floral Watercolors discovered at CAST 2018

Floral Watercolors: discovered at CAST 2018

Container Gardening, Flower GardeningMay 23, 2018diane
As a garden designer, photographer, and writer, I’m always curious to see what new plants will be revealed on the prestigious horticultural boardwalk at the California Spring Trials (CAST). This year I had the honor of being invited to attend CAST as a guest of National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections and spent an unforgettable week...
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5 Steps to Obtaining an "Almost" Maintenance Free Landscape - National Garden Bureau

5 Steps to Obtaining an “Almost” Maintenance Free Landscape

Planning and Design, Planting TipsApril 26, 2018gail
There is no such thing as a no-maintenance landscape... unless you literally just let it go and stay inside binge-watching the latest TV drama. Even if you have hundreds of acres you’re probably going to need to manage it in some way, and the same goes for garden beds around your house. Let’s explore some...
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The Foodscape Revolution- Just Plant the Edge!

Foodscaping, How-to, Planning and DesignApril 11, 2018gail
“Garden to Table” is the best way to describe my passion of Foodscaping. The idea is simple: add purpose to landscapes in developed areas such as suburban neighborhoods, office parks, school campuses and retirement communities. With an education in design, an enthusiasm for ornamental horticulture, and a hunger for local, organically raised produce I see...
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Gardeners Bible

A Garden Devotion

Garden Planning & Design, Herbs, Pollinator GardeningMarch 26, 2018diane
It is an especially hallowed week in the garden, as the warmth of spring begins to wake up dormant plants with new life and flushes fresh growth in winter-weary evergreens. Against such a revival backdrop, the holy celebrations of Passover and Easter are set. What can gardens “speak” to us about these faith festivities? He...
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Books and Gardens at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show

Flower Shows and Festivals, PlantingMarch 16, 2018diane
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 - National Garden Bureau

10 Purple Flowers to Dress Up your Garden!

Flower GardeningMarch 2, 2018gail
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!

Flower GardeningFebruary 6, 2018gail
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

Flower Gardening, Planting, VegetablesJanuary 24, 2018gail
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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