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Sketches of Influence
	Two flower show display gardens approach the influences of the American Garden in diverse ways. One uses native plants in a subtle soothing way. The other uses drama and contrast. Both styles can be applied to any East Coast residential lot. Read the article published on February 14, 2006

Where To Buy the Best Plants in NJ & NY!

Ruah Donnelly's book, The Adventurous Gardener, Where to buy the best plants in New York and New Jersey, is a gardener's filed guide to specialist nurseries in the two states. She has tracked down the best nurseries who grow the best plants. These destinations have directions, contact info, nursery profile, and where to eat and what to see nearby.
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published on February 13, 2006

Born To Be Admired
	This former estate on the Hudson River is stunning. Views across the river to the Palisades, lots of blossoms and berries and sweeping landscape -- even managed woods! -- make this garden the place to be in fall. Read the article published on October 28, 2005

A Bite out of Genesis
	Experience picking the Bible's favorite fruit on a country hillside surrounded by autumn's colors. Follow us to Jessup Road Orchard in Warwick. Then, take a bite of the apple straight from the tree. Here's a listing of orchards still full of the seductive fruit. Read the article published on October 23, 2004

The Road Less Trammeled
	Feel one with nature from the early mists of dawn through the sunny day to the star-studded night sky in the hills and valleys of Northwest Jersey and Ornage County, NY. Look to the small and intimate views of a pasture or pond shore that dramatize the contrasting colors... Read the article published on November 01, 2003

John Hammond On The Cherry Esplanade
	If I were to pick my dream weekend in the spring, it would be outdoors in a beautiful place I felt safe in and listen to my favorite musicians... Read the article published on July 01, 2003

BONUS: On The Spot with John Hammond
	Legendary bluesman John Hammond performed an acoustic set recently at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Sincere and patient, even after a roaring performance followed by an autograph-seeking crowd, he was kind to give DIG IT! a few minutes. Read the article published on July 01, 2003

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