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A quiet journal of gardening advice, planting designs and timeless ideas for outdoor living.
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Notes from the garden
Fresh ideas from the garden, the patio and the potting shed — updated each season.
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Guide to growing your own daffodil flowers
Continue reading →: Guide to growing your own daffodil flowersHaving fresh flowers in your home really freshens up the overall look, but rather than buying fresh flowers from the supermarket or florist- why not grow your own flowers in your own home and garden. Daffodils are one of the easiest flowers to grow. They…
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What is the best way to propagate tulip flowers?
Can you even call it spring time without tulips blooming in the garden? Definitely not. Well its almost time to plant your bulbs now…
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Pergola Canopies: Stylish Shade and Shelter for Your Garden
You should be able to spend a decent amount of time in your garden. Unfortunately, sun, rain and wind can quickly ruin an outdoor…
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Everything You Need to Know About a Glass Veranda
Modern living has made enjoying the outdoors a priority, but weather is unpredictable and can end your plans quickly. A glass veranda allows you…
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How Often Do Retractable Awnings Need Serviced?
There are few things more disappointing than opening an awning after a long winter, only to hear the tearing and grinding sounds of the…
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The Spring Garden Is Decided in Autumn
Spring is an exciting time of year, but no one thinks about a garden in the spring. It is not until the borders in…
A garden for every season
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Garden Awnings
When you’re building a deck or patio right outside your backdoor, what you’re trying to create is a transition between the inside and the outside. This generally means getting all of the fresh air of your garden without the mud and bad weather that you’d get from being exposed. A garden awning will offer you protection from the rain, so that you can enjoy your garden no matter what the weather conditions are.