Garden

Gardening is both an art and an occupation, an enjoyable and creative pastime with very real (and often edible!) results. Gardening has gone in and out of vogue in recent years, but experienced a resurgence in 2009 due to increased environmental awareness, lowered economic standards, and the example set by American First Lady Michelle Obama, who oversaw the creation of a new garden on the White House grounds.

There are lots of passionate gardeners on the blogosphere: flower lovers, home gardeners, sustainability and permaculture experts, slow foodies, and renegades all document their love of flora with essays and photos. Whether you're a beginning gardener or a seasoned dirt wrangler, you'll find a vibrant online community with knowledge and experience to make your garden grow.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Garden”

• Summer dahlia

  
  Sara L. Chapman's Fave Photos Blog — Authority: 424
  Only two months ago, but such a difference. Outside the rain continues, but I can marvel at the perfection of a dahlia that was. Didn’t my garden look good? This was a great gardening year in Seattle, and I salute it. For more flowers around the world, visit Flowers for Today . And visit Color Carnival for ...
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• No place like home: No-fuss Northwest beauty - TheNewsTribune.com

  
  Your House Your Home — Authority: 154
  No place like home: No-fuss Northwest beauty TheNewsTribune.com You dont need a garden to enjoy gardening here. Western Washington has plenty of open spaces and public places that are free and filled with flowers, … and more »
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• Woodland Edge

  
  Gardens of a Golden Afternoon — Authority: 142
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• Montana Softubs Are Energy Efficient and Low Cost

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  I think that many of us can agree that the Hot Tub Manufacturing is generally not considered a GREEN industry. To put out their products, most Hot tub companies just spray fiberglass and resins, use plastics and steel without much regard for the environment, except to follow EPA guidelines. Well all that just change ...
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• Montana Softubs Are Energy Efficient and Low Cost

  
  4arthritisinfo.co.uk — Authority: 120
  I think that many of us can agree that the Hot Tub Manufacturing is generally not considered a GREEN industry. To put out their products, most Hot tub companies just spray fiberglass and resins, use plastics and steel without much regard for the environment, except to follow EPA guidelines. Well all that just change ...
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• Softub Meets CA Title 20 Guidelines Before They Existed

  
  Naked News — Authority: 174
  It might be obvious to many that the Hot Tub industry has not really been thought of as a GREEN industry before. The major reason being that most hot tub companies spray fiberglass and resins, use plastics and steel without much regard for the environment, except to follow EPA guidelines and call it a hot tub. Times ...
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• John Mayer Tickets New York, NY February 26, 2010 Madison Square Garden

  
  Preferred-Seats.com Blog — Authority: 141
  John Mayer Tickets New York, NY February 26, 2010 Madison Square Garden John Mayer is coming to New York, NY in the Madison Square Garden February 26, 2010.  Buy tickets for John Mayer in Madison Square Garden February 26, 2010 now for the best seats. Buy John Mayer Madison Square Garden tickets in advance online.
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• Happeez

  
  Unique Gift Ideas, Unusual Gifts & Cool Gifts | FreshTrend Shopping Blog — Authority: 434
  Happeez makes posting photos, keepsakes, lists and more hassle-free.Made from a patent-pending material, these clips stick to stainless steel, mirrors, glass, and places where magnets won’t work. Even better, they can be stuck and re-stuck time and time again.$15 @ Mayfair Lane
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• Basil Herbs, Should Be a Permanent Resident in Everyone’s Kitchen

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  Basil herbs are royalty, meaning "King"the name originated from the Greek word basileus. But you new that. Rumour has it that, many years ago, the Romans & Greeks associated the word and the herb became somewhat malicious. And get this... some good citizens believed that the only way to get herbs to germinate was ...
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• George Carlin on The Environment (HQ)

  
  Better World Movement — Authority: 145
  Jammin in New York: April 24th, 1992 The Planet is Fine, The People are Fucked Earth: 4500000000 years People: 200000 years The Earth Has Been Around 22500 TIMES Longer Than UsGeorge Carlin on The Environment (HQ) is a post from: Better World Movement George Carlin on The Environment (HQ) is a post from: Better ...
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• Yard Cleanup Day

  
  Verna and Bob's Weblog — Authority: 426
  A few years ago, we put this bench in the yard and planted morning glories next to it hoping for a shaded sitting place in the garden. Long story short: it was badly overgrown, broke the bench and had to come out today. Click to enlarge this picture that Verna snapped today.
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• Why I Garden

  
  Gardening With Confidence — Authority: 124
  Why I Garden Finishing up after a day in the garden, a glass of wine in hand, I sit hard on the back porch chase.   “Ah, I say a little more loudly than necessary.”   I thought the need to express myself mattered only to me.  It’s the sound of a good day in the garden.  At the sound, Lily perks up.  She ...
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• Top Ten Bad Parents in Film

  
  gmanReviews — Authority: 124
  This week I’ll be seeing Precious, which seems to be sporting some bad parenting tips for the younger generation to pick up on and I decided to list what seems to be some bad parents that I’ve noticed over the years that have been put on the big screen for us to enjoy. TEN – Harry Wormwood (Matilda) ...
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• Newly Enhanced Orbitz Lowest Price $50 Guarantee

  
  Loyalty Traveler — Authority: 427
  “Under the new program, customers who find their prepaid hotel room available for a lower price on any site, including Orbitz, can receive a refund for the difference and a $50 discount on a future hotel or vacation package booking. Plus, Orbitz now allows customers to submit a claim right up to the time of the ...
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• All About Herb Garden Plants

  
  Garden Tips & Resources — Authority: 138
  Herb garden plants come in annuals, perennials, and biennials like other types of plants.  There are various types of herbs and each one is unique.  If you are interested in a specific kind of herb you should know its proper use and the care it needs.  This article will get you started in understanding different ...
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• Select the right tree to accent your garden - Seattle Times

  
  Your House Your Home — Authority: 154
  Select the right tree to accent your garden Seattle Times Yardsmart: Maureen Gilmer, a horticulturist, offers gardening tips. This weeks topic is on accent trees. By MAUREEN GILMER This Japanese maple will become … and more »
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• Thoughtful holiday gifts for the gardener Posted On: Saturday, Nov. 21 2009 02 … - Killeen Daily Herald

  
  Your House Your Home — Authority: 154
  Tampa Tribune Thoughtful holiday gifts for the gardener Posted On: Saturday, Nov. 21 2009 02 … Killeen Daily Herald Gardeners on your Christmas gift list can be hard to buy for because there are so many gardening things to choose from. … Think outdoors when you gift a gardener ...
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• Events: Roots & Wings garden exhibit Nov. 21, plus succulents and water-wise … - San Jose Mercury News

  
  Your House Your Home — Authority: 154
  Events: Roots & Wings garden exhibit Nov. 21, plus succulents and water-wise … San Jose Mercury News Attend the reception for the new garden -inspired exhibit at the California History Center at De Anza College. "Roots & Wings" pays homage to the Saratoga … and more »
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• I Can Dig It, He Can Dig It, We Can Dig It (The Garden Edge)

  
  Defining Your Home, Garden and Travel — Authority: 116
  Six inches of rain and the ground was soft. Nature provided the perfect condition for digging a nice, clean edge around the outer gardens. I got out the flat blade shovel and started cutting straight down through the grass to dig out a perfect edge. Only 160 feet. No problem. I was enjoying the cooler temps and misty ...
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• The Week that Was – 2.21

  
  se7en — Authority: 131
  Out came the sun – at last!!!And out came the Hoods like the lizards they are.Aaaahhhh. Summer nights and clouds to watch:Salad’s for supper…We are back in the swim.Our Christmas preparation was to put some carols in the music stand (so no house tour this week!!!)… At least one of us was doing Christmas ...
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