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Rule No. 1: “You don’t have to just have a plain-Jane green plant.” But here’s what you do have to do — to find the right plant and maintain it.
Category: Gardens and Gardening
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Why Are We Living With Such Ugly Succulents and Cactuses?
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Lumpy and weirdly shaped plants are a reminder of what can still grow under harsh conditions.
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The Lethal Beauty of the Gloriosa Lily
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Regal and otherworldly, it has enchanted florists with its flamelike form and incendiary colors. But the bloom is every bit as dangerous as it looks.
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Meet Ira Wallace, the Godmother of Southern Seeds
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For a quarter of a century, Ira Wallace has nurtured seeds and gardeners: ‘When you say her name in our community, all this love comes up.’
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It’s OK to Get Carried Away When You’re Shopping for Flower Seeds
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Here’s how to make sure those impulse catalog purchases result in happy surprises — not buyer’s remorse.
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After a Frantic Year, It’s Time for ‘Slow Birding’
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A new book borrows from the slow food movement to propose a more thoughtful, less competitive form of bird-watching.
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Holiday Gift Guide: What T Magazine Editors Are Eyeing
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Whimsical signet rings, sculptural menorahs, rocklike crayons — and more gifts we’re coveting this year.
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Robbie Fairchild Celebrates a Different Kind of Opening Night
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Robbie Fairchild, a Tony-nominated former principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, opens the doors to his floral-arrangement business.
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How to Read the Tree Leaves
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A little knowledge of botany can be helpful, even if you’re an amateur gardener. Here are a few things you should know about what happens in the fall.