Gardening

Interview with Peter Hatch about Monticello’s Historic Gardens

September 3, 2012
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Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence and father of the University of Virginia. But in his heart, he was a gardener. “No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden,” wrote Thomas […]

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Fun DIY Ways to Preserve Garden-Fresh Foods

August 23, 2012
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As summer starts to transition into fall, it’s a great time to preserve all kinds of garden-fresh foods for cold-season meals. This Seasonal Wisdom post explores some fun and easy ways to store and use edible flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets or your own backyard. Plus, you’ll find other great resources for […]

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Chicago’s Peterson Garden Project – Built for Victory

August 6, 2012
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Who says you can’t grow garden-fresh foods in the city? Thousands of urban gardeners are growing their own food in Chicago –  many for the first time – in more than 650 community garden plots scattered throughout the third largest metropolitan area in the United States. The organic gardens were spearheaded by the Peterson Garden […]

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Colorful Coleus and Other New Container Plants

July 31, 2012
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Are you looking for colorful coleus, impatiens, verbena and other charming container plants that are easy to grow? Come take a peek at a few container design ideas from my garden, which feature hot, new plant varieties — along with some old favorites. These pots feature the new striking Coleus Under the Sea™ ‘Bone Fish’ […]

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Six Basil Varieties to Try

July 22, 2012
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It’s hard to imagine summer cooking without basil (Ocimum basilicum). One of the most popular warm-season herbs, basil tastes wonderful whether it’s topping a pizza or puréed into pesto.  With so many new varieties available to try, why not consider some new flavors? Here are six garden-fresh basil varieties from my kitchen garden: Top row […]

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Creating a Cottage Garden

July 9, 2012
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A proper cottage garden, explains Oxford Dictionary, is defined as “an informal garden stocked typically with colourful flowering plants.” And that’s the type of garden I’ve created at my home (Zone 6B/7), as you can see above. From self-seeding poppies and German chamomile to richly aromatic roses, lavenders and sages, you’ll find my gardening style […]

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George Washington: One of Our First Foodies (Plus a Recipe!)

July 2, 2012
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Imagine traveling back to the earliest days of the United States, and having the chance to dine with the first president, George Washington, and his wife Martha at Mount Vernon, their plantation on the Potomac River. Ingredients for your meal would have come from this attractive Lower Garden. The kitchen garden supplied farm-to-table vegetables, fruits […]

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A Garden Tour of Mount Vernon

June 26, 2012
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“No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this …,” declared George Washington about his beloved home, Mount Vernon. The first president of the United States was not only a wartime hero, he also was a farmer who worked tirelessly for nearly 50 years to expand his plantation to 8,000 acres. Take a […]

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Vertical Gardening and Bing’s Summer of Doing

June 20, 2012
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Sponsored Post: Gardeners are “growing up” this summer, as vertical gardening becomes one of the hottest outdoor design trends this year. From living walls to modular hanging solutions, it’s never been easier to leverage that growing space above you. That’s why Seasonal Wisdom is delighted to be the Bing Summer of Doing expert on vertical gardening Friday, June […]

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Growing Beets in the Garden

June 8, 2012
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Beets are beautiful vegetables that thrive in cool weather. Above are some beets freshly picked from our kitchen garden, along with a red onion (bottom right). Learn more about growing beets and enjoying their edible roots, leaves and stems in the kitchen. All photos copyright Seasonal Wisdom, unless otherwise noted.

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