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Climate Change Adaptation for Gardeners
Unfortunately, climate change is threatening the gardening experience. There have been changes and more changes are coming. Fortunately, gardeners can…
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This compact shrub is indigenous to woodland edges, prairies, and roadsides throughout much of the Mid-Atlantic.* Although somewhat slow to establish, its extensive root system, drought tolerance, and ability to fix nitrogen make it an excellent choice for challenging garden…
Bruce Langridge chats to one of Wales’ leading mycologists Emma Williams. She tells how a visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales helped inspire her to get into fungi, how studying coal spoil fungi has changed her views on…
Bruce Langridge chats to Angharad Phillips about the landscape restoration that has attracted thousands of visitors to the National Botanic Garden of Wales in 2021. The post Flowerpot Podcast – the One with Angharad Phillips appeared first on National Botanic…
Bruce Langridge chats to the Head of Trustees at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Gary Davies. They discuss how trustees can help a modern botanic garden to flourish whilst Gary also adds his special perspective as a former employee…
Bruce Langridge chats to Nottingham University student Thomas McBride about his year’s placement at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Thomas talks enthusiastically about his research into pollinating insects and the application of this new knowledge. We also get to…
Bruce Langridge chats to Kathryn Thomas about the work she’s been doing to improve the biodiversity of land managed by the Swansea Bay University Health Board. Her Biophilic Wales project team demonstrate how the National Botanic Garden of Wales can…
Excerpt: Explore the decorated—and fascinating—house and gardens of this 1917 country estate in San Mateo County, 30 miles south of San Francisco. See the colors of its 16-acre garden by daylight and settle in by the firepits with a warm…
Excerpt: Filoli Estate and Gardens are dripping with thousands of breathtaking lights!Holidays at Filoli is one of the Bay Area’s most beautiful and lesser-known light displays, taking place now at Filoli Estate & Gardens in Woodside. The gorgeous estate has…
As the days grow cooler and shorter and flowers fade, there are still tasks for the home gardener. Whether you grow plants in containers on a patio, in window boxes, or a small, urban garden space, you’ll want to take…
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Featured Plants
Prairie Dock
Magnificent Silphium genus, it displays its bright yellow flowers on tall stems in late summer. Grows easily from seed, and is at home on a wide variety of soils, from…
Prickly Pear Cactus
Canada’s only native cactus is a great conversation piece. Prickly Pear Cactus (Opundia) is a unique addition to any garden, indoors or out. Plant in dry, sandy soil and enjoy…
