Mail Order Plants
01/29/2010
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WHEN first the fiery-mantled Sun His heavenly race began to run, Round the earth and ocean blue His children four, the Seasons, flew. – from Ode to Winter by Thomas Campbell (1777 – 1844) 
Dear Gardening Friend,
When designing a garden one of my greatest resources for ideas and inspiration are existing homes and gardens. After all, good design is timeless. For instance Whitehall House and Gardens is over 150 years old, but the concepts used to design the gardens are still relevant. Take a look in this week's Journal. |
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Mail Ordering Plants
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