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Fern Field Guide, a Classic Revisited
	Peterson Field Guides set the standard in readily available books that help us learn about the world we live in. They are bibles of nature, earth encyclopedia, seemingly written in bedrock. So what's to revamp in a classic? Find out from two authors at New England Wild Flower Society. Read the article published on December 10, 2005

Poetry and Plants
	The Dodge Poetry Festival was held this year for the first time at Duke Farms, a 2,700-acre estate that was once the treasured New Jersey residence of philanthropist and art lover Doris Duke. Poetry and plants -- perfect together. Read the article published on November 10, 2004

The Garden Conservancy, a legend
	The Garden Conservancy is in the non-profit business of preserving America's special gardens and opening private gardens for public enjoyment. Read how they do it and how to see some awesome sites. Read the article published on June 22, 2004

All the Right Shoes Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Caroline Seebohm, a legend
	Author Caroline Seebohm's new book "Great Houses and Gardens of New Jersey" is a gardener's dream. It's a glimpse into the private sanctuaries from Cape May to Sussex County, and offers ideas for every person who loves to play with plants. Seebohm discusses how she came to be a journalist of garden and architecture. Read the article published on February 19, 2004

Camellia Under Glass
	The Camellia House at Planting Fields Arboretum on Long Island houses the largest collection of Camellias under glass and they're putting on a blooming show through March. Read the article published on January 01, 2004

Art in Your Mailbox: The Wildlife Illustrations of Steve Buchanan
	Steve's work is so photo-realistic that some people have thought the bugs were real and tried to push them off the page... Read the article published on September 30, 2003

Central Park, New York City, a Legend
	This year, New York City's big park celebrates its 150th birthday. The park covers 51 blocks and in many ways still holds true to the integrity of the "Greensward Plan" of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Read the article published on September 01, 2003

The Courtship Of Ladies and Plants

Horticultural legend Ralph Snodsmith took retirement early in Illinois. At nine years old, he mowed the expansive lawns of a 32Ã¢â‚¬â€œacre estate from Monday mornings to Saturday nights. He felt lucky to have a job and was content in a landscape of green, and he saved his money then at today's same interest rate. "I thought I had the world by the tail," he says...
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published on June 01, 2003

Ralph Snodsmith's Favorites, Banes and Goals
	Check out the Garden Guru's favorite houseplants and garden plants, and why he hates the Asian Longhorned Beetle and bamboo. Read the article published on June 01, 2003

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