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Houses: Articles from The Editorial Side

If there’s a garden, there’s most likely some sort of home or structure attached to it. Here we muse on and admire the symbiotic relationship between the inside to outside.

screening with a little peek

screening with a little peek

Oh sure, big dense laurel hedges have their place--but only if you live in English Manor. I don't seem as interested in the total privacy I hear other people talk about. I'm more attracted to screening that allows light through, especially in the dark months, and...

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nest feathering season

nest feathering season

Apparently Christmas is in a week. You wouldn't know it by me. Every year, I think a) I'm really going to be on top of my game, or b) maybe nothing this year. Don't get me wrong, I like the season and the decor and the chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But it's a...

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Operation Embrace Autumn

Operation Embrace Autumn

This year I have a plan. Instead of fighting the loss of summer I am celebrating the beauty of autumn. I know that comes naturally to many of you, and I'll admit I'm a touch jealous. I want to be the person who is happy in the moment. Not looking back, or rushing into...

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The Plants of Union Way

The Plants of Union Way

Have you noticed a trend of stylish shops with stylish plants on display? I'm seeing a lot of good plants in new places, and I like it. My stepfather was stationed in Germany when he was in the military, and always remembers coming across a sign which read "Grün ist...

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color by nature

color by nature

I'm on a color toot. After patrolling the garden to check, "dear-dog, do-I-have-to-water-again-today?", it occurred to me that my inside color inclinations are mimicking what's going on in the yard. Even though there's still plenty of hot headed our way, a couple of...

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