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If you have the good fortune to travel to other countries and see how other parts of the world garden, you know that it can be inspiring. I usually return from travel wanting to incorporate what I have seen into my own garden. Often, foreign travel takes us to climates vastly different than what we experience in the Southeastern United States. Our unique combination of hot humid summers and wet winters makes this a singular place to garden. One of the best parts of gardening is experimentation. I have both succeeded and failed in many garden endeavors. This often happens when I try and replicate something I have seen during foreign travel that cannot be done in my climate successfully. Here I’ve compiled a few memorable lessons and ideas I’ve gained after visiting more than 20 countries on a quest to see the best gardens on the globe.
Travel often puts plants in front of us that would be a challenge, or impossible, for us to grow in our region. My “holy grail plant,” a plant that has captivated me since I first saw it in a conservatory 20 years ago, is Himalayan blue poppy. This can refer to one of two similar-looking species: Meconopsis betonicifolia (Zones 6–8) and Meconopsis grandis (Zones 5–7). These are both alpine plants native to the Himalayan Mountains, and both are mesmerizing. The problem for us in the Southeast is that at about 60°F, these plants go into decline. They love cool soils and an overcast sky. The most outstanding displays of these poppies that I’ve seen have been in early spring in Scotland. I’ve also seen gardeners in the Pacific Northwest grow these plants with relative ease. The good news is there are lots of great poppies we can grow and enjoy in our region. I particularly like Oriental poppy (
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How do you begin the process of designing or refining your own gardens, especially when there are so many things that you need to take into consideration? In this class, award-winning UK garden designer Annie Guilfoyle will guide you through the elements that make for a successful design and show you how to develop a garden that really suits your taste and lifestyle. This webinar will focus on how to use sketching and observation as tools to develop your technique. The process of designing your space should be fun, according to Annie, so she’ll share insights for how to develop your style using the influences of things you really like, such as textiles, art, and architecture. There will be plenty of suggestions on how to start your design process and gather inspiration—and, of course, we will touch on those oh-so-important plants.
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The Summer Olympics are here, and for the ninth time, Ralph Lauren has dressed the U.S. competitors in his All-American designs, including jeans, a navy blazer with white and blue piping that’s emblazoned with the iconic Polo logo, a blue and white striped shirt, and a navy knit tie for a timeless—and truly American—look.
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There may be no French cheese more familiar to Americans than brie, also appropriately known as the “Queen of Cheese.” Its popularity can be credited to its versatility, its visually appealing look when plated, the delightful way it oozes appetizingly when sliced, or even its charming name—it’s a lot more fun to say than, roquefort (though gouda is almost as entertaining).
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