Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are essential for plant species and ecosystems to flourish. Unfortunately, these crucial insects are facing alarming population decline due to pesticides, human-made habitat loss, and climate change. This prompted Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg to ponder what gardens would look like if
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For visitors to the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, a fresh start
This article is part of our latest Design special section, about spaces inspired by nature. In 1992, when a group of dedicated horticulturists approached the philanthropists Fred and Lena Meijer to support a botanic garden in the couple’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Mich., they received
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All 39 Gardens And Winners (Gold, Best Show)
There were 39 gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, made up of 13 Show Gardens, 12 Sanctuary Gardens, four Balcony Gardens, five Container Gardens, four All About Plants gardens and one Feature Garden (unjudged) – but which garden design won Gold, Best in Show
Read MoreWe are so fortunate to have Irish country house gardens: go visit one now
Everybody loves a garden, especially in May with its flowers and bright new green leaves. The book Digging New Ground: The Irish Country House Garden 1650-1900 took shape in the era before Covid-19, when people were not generally as aware of the natural world as
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Coastal garden ideas: 10 ways to design gardens by the ocean
Coastal garden design embraces natural textures, weathered finishes, a loose and relaxed style of planting and spots to pause and enjoy the ocean vistas stretching out before you. Although an ocean view can come with challenging conditions, it also presents an opportunity to grow plants
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How to visit the best private gardens in and around L.A.
It’s been a tough two years for garden voyeurs. The spring of 2020 promised more than 20 garden tours in Southern California, popular fundraising events that would allow participants to wander through other people’s private spaces, closely examining their plants and landscape designs. The onset
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