Don’t be Chicken: Accessorize!
Plants aren’t the only things that make a garden great. Garden accessories bring a touch of whimsy and continued interest to the yard, no matter what the season.
San Antonio Botanical Garden
If you’re big on Texas, you’ve got to visit this garden! It’s got something for everyone – and may just inspire you to make your own garden more Earth-friendly.
The First Thanksgiving…and Beyond
It’s time to give thanks! Do you know exactly what the Pilgrims and Native Americans ate at the first Thanksgiving in 1621? Here’s a hint: It wasn’t potatoes, yams or pumpkin pie! More likely what was eaten consisted of fish, dried fruits, venison or other wild game, partridge or waterfowl, nuts and cornmeal. Explore some of the history behind this national holiday, and learn more about the plants and other edibles that were consumed so many years ago. (And have a very Happy Thanksgiving!)
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Garden Challenges: North vs. South
It’s the tale of two gardening sisters: Although their gardens are a few hardiness zones apart, they garden together with new uses for cold-hardy plants.
Welcome to Filoli
Thirty miles south of San Francisco rests a gorgeous country estate that uses its historic plantings to bring new gardening inspiration. Welcome to Filoli!
The A-Z Garden Encyclopedia
Looking for a great gardening encyclopedia to add to your at-home library? Try The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants.
