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    PHIPPS CONSERVATORY
    kimtoscano
    • Oct 8, 2015
    • 1 min

    PHIPPS CONSERVATORY

    Pittsburgh surprised me on many levels during my visit last year. The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is certainly a must see ...
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    INDOOR EDIBLES
    kimtoscano
    • Oct 1, 2015
    • 1 min

    INDOOR EDIBLES

    While many of our garden herbs overwinter successfully, others are quite tender. One herb worth bringing in over the winter is lemon gra...
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    JOURNEY: FALL GETAWAY
    kimtoscano
    • Sep 24, 2015
    • 1 min

    JOURNEY: FALL GETAWAY

    Though not a garden destination per se, the vibrant outdoor spaces of Eureka Springs, Arkansas are certainly welcoming to gardeners. The...
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    kimtoscano
    • Sep 2, 2015
    • 1 min

    BRUSSELS ROYAL GARDEN

    For just three weeks each year the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are open to the public. King Leopold II had the greenhouses constructed a...
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    CONTAINER WATER GARDENS
    kimtoscano
    • Aug 21, 2015
    • 2 min

    CONTAINER WATER GARDENS

    A simple container water garden offers an easy way to incorporate the beauty of aquatic plants to any size garden. Start by selecting a...
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    kimtoscano
    • Aug 12, 2015
    • 1 min

    HERBS IN FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

    This time of year my herb garden is typically erupting with foliage. I like to keep my herbs cut back and productive, but mid-summer oft...
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    JOURNEY: SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS
    kimtoscano
    • Jul 29, 2015
    • 1 min

    JOURNEY: SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS

    Of the many Japanese-inspired gardens in the United States, the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Car...
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    Backyard Connection: Selecting Water Lilies
    kimtoscano
    • Jul 24, 2015
    • 2 min

    Backyard Connection: Selecting Water Lilies

    Water lilies are among the most popular of water garden plants. The beautiful blossoms reach tremendous size and continue over a very lo...
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    kimtoscano
    • Jul 22, 2015
    • 1 min

    Monet's Giverny

    It may be surprising to learn the famous gardens of Giverny have only been open to the public for 35 years. Before that they had stood i...
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    kimtoscano
    • Jun 24, 2015
    • 2 min

    BACKYARD CONNECTIONS: COMMON GROUND

    Many of the plants found in Japan’s great gardens are also adaptable to Oklahoma landscapes. The two countries have similar climatic con...
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    kimtoscano
    • Jun 17, 2015
    • 1 min

    JOURNEY: JAPANESE GARDENS IN THE USA

    The fine art of Japanese Gardening has spread worldwide, with many incredible examples found outside Japan. Here in Oklahoma, we can view...
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    KINKAKU-JI
    kimtoscano
    • Jun 10, 2015
    • 1 min

    KINKAKU-JI

    The glorious Golden Pavilion near Kyoto is one of the most recognizable Japanese sites. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa f...
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    MEDIEVAL BRUGES
    kimtoscano
    • Jun 4, 2015
    • 1 min

    MEDIEVAL BRUGES

    You will feel like you walked into a fairy tale as you explore the enchanting medieval town of Bruges, Belgium. Often called the Venice ...
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    Bulb Care
    kimtoscano
    • Apr 8, 2015
    • 2 min

    Bulb Care

    Bulbs are the most welcomed sight in spring, but quickly become unattractive as their foliage dies back. Though the yellowing foliage ma...
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    Journey: Azalea Gardens in Oklahoma
    kimtoscano
    • Apr 4, 2015
    • 1 min

    Journey: Azalea Gardens in Oklahoma

    As spring erupts into bloom why not plan a day trip to visit one of these three gardens known for their azalea collections. Each offers ...
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    Moving Houseplants Outside
    kimtoscano
    • Apr 3, 2015
    • 1 min

    Moving Houseplants Outside

    Any time we move plants from an indoor location, whether a greenhouse or the windowsill, to an outdoor location, we need to take measures...
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    Keukenhof Flower Gardens
    kimtoscano
    • Apr 1, 2015
    • 2 min

    Keukenhof Flower Gardens

    Tulips are blooming, celebrating the arrival of spring and reminding us of the amazing opportunity awaiting travelers next season, as Ear...
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    Nijo Castle & Ninamaru Gardens
    kimtoscano
    • Apr 1, 2015
    • 2 min

    Nijo Castle & Ninamaru Gardens

    Kyoto’s Nijō Castle was built as the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shoguns and was completed in 1625. Nijō Castle has two concentric r...
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    Zen in Oklahoma
    kimtoscano
    • Mar 25, 2015
    • 1 min

    Zen in Oklahoma

    While Zen gardens in Japan are typically very open, I find them to be a great solution to those difficult to plant, heavily shaded areas ...
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    Kyoto Spotlight: Ryoan-ji and Ginkaku-ji Temple Gardens
    kimtoscano
    • Mar 23, 2015
    • 2 min

    Kyoto Spotlight: Ryoan-ji and Ginkaku-ji Temple Gardens

    Two famous karesansui gardens featured on the Beauty of Japan Tour include the gardens at Ryoan-ji and Ginkaku-ji Temples. Ryoan-ji may w...
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