Monthly Archives: April 2012

Gardening Beyond Eye Candy: Susan L. Taylor, Visionary Gardener and Environmentalist

Posted on April 24, 2012 by BGBowen

   “…plants are living things that thrive without intention, build without blood or brain, move without muscle, summon without self-awareness, and feed the world without intent.  . . .It is important to know how plants achieved the ability to fashion … Continue reading →

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Natural Weed Killer and Tips for Companion Planting

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BGBowen

Recently, I met an outstanding young garden blogger through Twitter.  Nate Armstrong may only be just 20 years old, but he is a very talented writer, gardener and landscaper.  Enjoy his guest blog and follow him at @n8armstrong on Twitter. … Continue reading →

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You Can Grow That: Rhododendron ciliatum

Posted on April 3, 2012 by BGBowen

Happy April, Garden Appreciaters!  Today we are joining garden bloggers and garden blog readers around the United States under this banner, celebrating the miracle of growing and maintaining annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.    Here’s one of my favorites, Rhododendron ciliatum. … Continue reading →

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