Scented plants for shade grown from seed

For some shady corners, Judith Adam uses long-blooming scented plants grown from seed. Some of these plants are almost forgotten and not so easy to find.
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Alpine strawberry. Photo from Richters.com

Growing alpine strawberries

Sweet alpine strawberries are small intensely flavoured little berries also known as fraises des bois. The attractive perennial plants make good groundcover.
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Dahlias in summer 2017: Saving the tubers over the winter.

What to do when stored dahlia tubers sprout early?

Dahlia tubers that were put to bed in peat moss in the basement have started to send up shoots. Nick Vanderheide of Creekside Growers offers advice.
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Snow collects on miscanthus. (Photo by Brendan Zwelling)

Winter beauties in the garden

Most gardeners leave some perennials standing in the garden in winter, hoping they’ll catch the snow and make a beautiful display.
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Wide planting beds are easier to design because they provide space for focal points, such as birdbaths or columnar trees.

Create your dream garden from scratch

Confronted by empty yards front and back? Here’s your detailed guide to creating your dream garden from scratch.
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white garden

Design a white garden

Be it day or night, sunlight or moonlight, white plants will add a wondrous effect to your garden. Two designs for a white garden in part shade or sun.
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