My English-style flower garden had its moments of glory but was mostly a mishmash of one-off and failure-to-thrive plants. I wanted something simpler, cohesive, peaceful even; I found all that and ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and actor, was the keynoe speaker at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4.

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“I used the red anemones but made them into the map of Israel. Gaza is in the background burning.” “Flanders Fields, Israel Version,” a painting by Marc Provisor. (Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line) For a ...

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Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest.

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