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Indoor Plant Decor Book and Giveaway

Debra Lee Baldwin — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:41:04 +0000

To celebrate the release of their new book Indoor Plant Decor, co-authors Jenny Peterson and Kylee Baumle are having an online celebration via GGW and several other garden blogs. GGW’s door prize is a $25 gift certificate to Logee’s, a mail-order source of rare and unusual plants. The photo above shows the book on my [...]

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Biomimicry – How Doing It Nature’s Way Will Change The Way We Live

Fran Sorin — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:47:16 +0000

The disappearance of a major natural unit of vegetation from the face of the earth is an event worthy of causing pause and consideration by any nation. Yet so gradually has the prairie been conquered by the breaking plow, the tractor, and the overcrowded herds of man…that scant attention has been given to the significance [...]

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Piet Oudolf – An Interview

Fran Sorin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:15:46 +0000

With the publication of Piet’s latest book in collaboration with Noel Kingsbury, Planting: A New Perspective, I thought it worth re-visiting a 3 Part Interview about Piet that I wrote in 2009. Fran Sorin When I first saw Piet Oudolf’s work several years ago, it startled and provoked me. Since that time, I’ve bought every [...]

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How A Child’s Passion Grew Into Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Fran Sorin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:49:51 +0000

I’ve been following the growth of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Catalog for years. When ordering from them this year, I read about Jere Gettle, the founder, and in a split second knew that I wanted to interview him. He’s an innovator and visionary in the world of gardening. Fran Sorin 1. You planted your first [...]

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Why Pathways Are Such A Compelling Element In The Garden

Fran Sorin — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:36:45 +0000

When I began learning about garden design, I became intrigued with paths – no – make that obsessed. Maybe it dates back to my childhood memories of The Wizard of Oz. Who doesn’t remember when Dorothy reaches a crossroads on her journey to the Wizard and is confused about which way to go ~ and [...]

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How VIADUCTgreene – An Elevated Urban Garden – Is Going To Change The Face of Philadelphia

Fran Sorin — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:07:59 +0000

In the past few years since I first heard about VIADUCTgreene, it has gone from being a nascent organization with hopes of developing Philadelphia’s own version of The High Line to a pulsating, vibrant not for profit that is going to change the landscape of Philadelphia~ transforming it from being a terrific city into an [...]

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Margaret Roach’s Backyard Parables

Debra Lee Baldwin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:29 +0000

Self-described “garden enthusiast” Margaret Roach, author of the newly released book, The Backyard Parables: Lessons on Gardening, and Life, is someone whom I wish lived and gardened near me instead of on the opposite side of the continent. Margaret’s wit and humor entertains with information that’s valuable and insightful. She draws us into the natural [...]

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Why Mien Ruys Is Thought Of As The Leader of The New Perennial Movement

Fran Sorin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:30:40 +0000

**This article first appeared in Gardening Gone Wild, November 2010. Mien Ruys, whose garden has influenced generations of well known designers, including Piet Oudolf and Jacqueline van der Kloet, is considered by many to be the leader of the ‘New Perennial Movement.” Mien was surrounded by plants from the time she was young. Her father founded Moerheim Nursery in [...]

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How Chicago Ignited The Explosion of Green Roofs in America

Fran Sorin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:49:22 +0000

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein It should come as no surprise that Chicago, commonly known as ‘Garden In The City’, has been a trailblazer in the green roof movement in America. ** It has 359 green roofs, totaling 5.5 million square feet, more than any other city [...]

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Top 13 Perennials For 2013

Fran Sorin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:38:14 +0000

I’ve experimented with several dozen perennials over the years. But there are certain ones that I return to ~ time and again. They are star performers, easy to grow, hardy, can handle a wide range of soils, and moisture. Each of them adds a unique element to any garden. They are classics. The genii listed [...]

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