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How to Save Money with Winter Sowing
Forget mow and blow; propagating native plants is the new, new thing.
The Avant Gardener
Jan 31
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Celebrating 6 Months with 6 Rewilding Success Stories
Including new bipartisan legislation to restore native vegetation. Now that's wild.
The Avant Gardener
Jan 24
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Defining “Native Plant” and Why It’s Important
With a short glossary of ecological landscaping terms: exotic, naturalized, invasive, etc.
The Avant Gardener
Jan 17
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3 Steps to a Master Plan for Your Property
Think big, even if your yard is small, to deliver outsized experiences.
The Avant Gardener
Jan 10
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How to Save Water in Your Garden
Lawns and rose gardens can become sustainable — financially, environmentally, and ecologically.
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Jan 3
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December 2022
Love, Hate & 9 Lawn Questions
Addressing the dilemma of lawn in the ecological landscape
The Avant Gardener
Dec 27, 2022
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Kids Will Love Nature if You Do These 10 Things
Plus, teaching the wisdom (and joy) of being wrong and experiments with mosquitoes.
The Avant Gardener
Dec 20, 2022
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Why I Resent English Gardening
These London window boxes signal unrealistic expectations and horticultural imperialism.
The Avant Gardener
Dec 13, 2022
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Can You Honor a Traditional Japanese Dry River Garden with Native Plants?
Drought-tolerant Santa Fe natives complete this masterpiece inspired by venerable Japanese designs.
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Dec 6, 2022
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November 2022
How to Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease If You Love Wildlife
Scientists prove we can outsmart ticks without paving over the world.
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Nov 29, 2022
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Help! How Do I Rescue My Front Yard?
These are the 5 tactics I’m personally using to tolerate my yard while it’s in transition.
The Avant Gardener
Nov 22, 2022
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How to Find a Landscape Contractor
Hiring a pro who won’t pollute and even harm your household is harder than you think.
The Avant Gardener
Nov 15, 2022
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