Bloom Archives
Tag: MOYA ANDREWS
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Generous Geraniums Add Year-Round Color
Some plants, like some people, are naturally more generous than others. In spring, we are besotted by exuberant blooming plants, as all the world…
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What to Do (and Not Do) on St. Valentine’s Day
BY MOYA ANDREWS Flowers are reliable symbols of affection. According to a Society of American Florists survey, 82 percent of women feel that flowers…
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InBloom: Hardy Hibiscus Add Tropical Touch to Midwestern Gardens
At this time of year, in some local gardens, you may notice and admire large blooms in pink, white, and maroon that lend a…
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InBloom: Local Growers Make Choosing Natives Easy
More and more home gardeners are choosing to grow native plants, not only because they add a variety of shapes and textural interest but…
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As Time Goes By: Timeless Gardens & Tireless Gardeners
It’s inevitable that successful gardens evolve over time. Living plants are not static, and as gardeners learn more about their craft, they envision their…
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Feature Story: The Luxury of Country Gardens (Photo Gallery)
BY MOYA ANDREWS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES KELLAR Country gardens share many common attributes, among them spaciousness, privacy, and tranquility. The three country gardens showcased…
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Local Gardener Creates Colorful Prairie Garden (Plant List)
BY MOYA ANDREWS In 1992, Monroe County resident Phyllis Schwitzer attended a lecture sponsored by the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society and was…
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Cover Story: Secret Gardens (Photo Gallery)
Three private sanctuaries designed for quiet, contemplative time away from the hum of everyday life. BY MOYA ANDREWS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES KELLAR Gardens serve many…
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Synergetic Farming Fish and Plants Puts Fresh Food on Table All Winter (Photo Gallery)
BY MOYA ANDREWS It may be frigid outdoors, but vegetables growing in a greenhouse owned by Designscape Horticultural Services are still turning up in…