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Don't overlook the ordinary

The humble petunia is extraordinary for its variety and ease of cultivation.
Chelsea Flower Show includes gnomes this year

A traditional no-no, gnomes will be welcomed -- this year only -- at England's famous Chelsea Flower Show.
My first four wildflowers to bloom each year

One of the joys of early spring is watching for the first plants to emerge and bloom in the landscape.
Snowdrops usher in spring

Pretty white snowdrops welcome spring in cooler climates.
Slow flower farming

When a Dutch family immigrated to North Carolina just before World War II, they started a bulb and cut flower farm, Terra Ceia, that still endures today, practicing the joys of slow flower growing.
A closer look at the new Eyeconic roses

The new Eyeconic roses have an interesting reddish blotch on each flower.
The rewards of winter gardening

In many regions, winter isn't a dead time in the garden. This gardener sees many joys and rewards in the winter garden.
More bees, please

Now's the time to plan a bee-friendly garden.
A shady perennial blooms for months

Corydalis ochroleuca, or yellow-white blooming corydalis, is a shade-loving perennial that begins blooming in spring and continues for months.
How to successfully grow ferns indoors

Ferns look lovely indoors, but they can be fussy to grow. What's the secret of success?
Yoga, warmth, and lush greenery in the garden

At the Naples Botanical Garden in sunny Florida, blossoms swirl as winter-weary bodies unfurl in the warmth and more than 150 acres of lush greenery.
How to keep a holiday topiary alive

Tips on how to care for a holiday topiary
Christmas decorating with snowballs from the garden

Fat flowers from mophead hydrangeas dry on the bush and are easy to transform into natural Christmas decorations for tree, mantle, or table.
Fall-blooming anemones

The spellbinding beauty of Japanese anemones, or windflowers, in fall may blow you away!
The balance of light in the garden

Have you noticed how the light changes in your garden from season to season?
Green in the winter garden

Tired of your winter garden being all brown? Here are four plants that will green it up.
New roses from David Austin for 2013

British rose breeder David Austin introduces six new English roses for 2013.
A garden writer heads to Phoenix, where they really turn up the heat

An Iowa gardener hikes the Phoenix Mountains to enjoy the saguaro cactus plants -- and the winter heat.
How much do you know about poinsettias?

Take our true-false quiz to see how much you know about the holiday's most popular indoor plant, the poinsettia.
Winter soil care

Gardeners who live in California and other mild climates can do their gardens a favor by getting a start now, in early winter, on improving and caring for the soil. That ensures future success.