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  The Secret Garden Tour began just beyond this banner. The Hammond Harwood House Staff handed out brochures and gave gentle direction to attendees. Secret Garden Tours are always fabulous and fun. The 2018 Hammond Harwood House Secret Garden Tour was a welcome surprise. When tourist’s come to the Nation’s Capital, the first and sometimes last stop is the National Mall. If you garden and love history, Maryland has something to offer as well. The

Lucinda’s garden lingers in my mind even after The Garden Bloggers Fling has passed. It is imprinted in my heart after wandering through one early morning in May. The colors ever cheerful, the whimsical art and coveted pieces from Lucinda’s life journey. Lucinda’s garden welcomed us with a smile…and made our departure bittersweet. Lucinda’s garden persona can be found around every corner, peeking out from under eaves and cozy nooks. She has left her mark

Success With Hydrangeas Hydrangeas come in many colors. I adore them in pink! Hydrangeas are such beautiful shrubs and it is easier to understand them than we think. Success With Hydrangeas by Lorraine Ballato is by far THE necessary tool required for anyone who loves Hydrangeas. The task of having a successful garden season is easier with Hydrangeas that are cared for properly from start to finish. Lorraine Ballato, a hydrangea lover, residing in Connecticut

The Budget-Wise Gardener by Kerry Ann Mendez is like having a best friend on the bookshelf! “The Budget-Wise Gardener” With Hundreds Of Money Saving Buying & Design Tips for Planting the Best for Less by Kerry Ann Mendez is a mouthful – but worth having on your bookshelf. Kerry Ann Mendez, I am asking, ‘Can we just be best friends?’ This book actually spells out how to have a beautiful garden on a budget. We

The Schneider Healing Garden. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. What a serene and peaceful design. Healing Gardens are the topic of a terrific article in Landscape Architecture Magazine. Mind, Soul, Design focuses on the concept of designing gardens for healing. Virginia Burt, FASLA was seeking more depth and meaning to this topic.  Landscaping that incorporated functionality to help healthy human interaction was something that captured her attention. Healing gardens aid us in