Denise Cowie's
“My Backyard”
Denise's Thoughts, Interviews, and
Experiences
With Horticulture and Horticulturists
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Plants Aren’t The Only Stars In The Pond
The flamboyant flowers of the lotus may take center stage, but water
and wildlife are featured players in this garden, too
At annual Perennials Conference, she'll talk about how to create gardens that are in harmony with their surroundings
A Touch of Fantasy in the Garden
On the Sun Steps or in the Apple House, horticulturist Laurel Voran uses her artist’s skills to add a little flair
Painting Patterns in the Grass
For Bryan Christ, mowing the lawn has become something of an art
How to Stay Fit – And Save on Gym Fees
Whether you are deadheading your annuals or hauling around the hose, make those gardening chores do double duty as an exercise routine
Help Your Container Garden
Survive Your Vacation
You’re about to go off on your summer vacation. You’ve stopped the paper delivery. Had the mail held at the post office. Turned off the air-conditioning. And arranged for Fido and Fluffy to be boarded at the local kennels. But what about your plants?
Creating Gardens That Are Useful and Beautiful
Doug Croft uses a designer’s skills to make
sure that Chanticleer’s Cut Flower and Vegetable gardens
appeal to all the senses
If that expert is Tony Avent, the answer is thousands. Well-known for the offbeat perennials in his Plant Delights catalogue, Avent talks of his other horticultural love at Woody Plant Conference.
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