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Growing Greener

Jan 26, 2022

What is a naturalistic garden and how does it differ from a natural landscape?  Duncan Brine is a principal with his wife Julia Brine of Garden Large, a garden design firm based in Pawling, New York.  In our conversation, he discusses his concept of naturalistic gardening, the way it informs his design work, and how it...


Jan 19, 2022

Struggling with a wet spot in your yard?  Join John Courtney of Kind Earth Growers to learn how to turn this difficulty into an asset.  John has more than 20 years of experience in growing native plants adapted to wet soils.  From collecting seed in the wild to mixing special soil blends, he understands wetland natives...


Jan 12, 2022

The flowers in your garden are not, as gardeners often think, aesthetic statements, they are invitations for sex. Ranging from plant incest to the brutality of dragonfly sex, Carol Reese, distinguished horticultural educator at the University of Tennessee, shares insights on the curious aspects of sexual relations...


Jan 5, 2022

Sam Hoadley, Mount Cuba Center’s Director of Horticultural Research deliberately neglects his plants.  His responsibility is to conduct the trials by which this renowned botanical garden in Hockessin, Delaware tests native plants to see which are garden stars – and attractive to pollinators – and which are garden...