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Basil Beyond the Box

American gardeners have grown basil as a helpful culinary herb for centuries, and no doubt it will be extensively planted yet again this spring….

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The Best from the Dark Side

The New Year stirs gardeners’ souls to plan and prepare for yet another growing season, with thoughts mainly turning to searching for eye-catching plants…

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Just Add Color

Bored with those same four walls? So are we. But no worries: We've tapped into the awesome talents of the Maggy Award winners for…

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The Case for Aucuba

Aucuba was introduced to Western gardens from the Far East in the late 18th century, and after 200 years-plus of reliable displays in American…

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Fa-La-La Fabulous

Easy ways to transform your home for the holidays “Home for the holidays” has added meaning this year for Michael Schram and Barbara Greising,…

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Lighten Up

Open layout shows off classic colors Grace Shearer loves her beautiful brick home in Fuquay-Varina, but there came a day when she decided its…

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