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		<title>Whose Woods These Are I Think I Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unexpected clouds, a camera on hand, mixed with spontaneity equals an enchanting woodland hike... <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/11/09/whose-woods-these-are-i-think-i-know/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2277&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Falling For Pink</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pink is one of those colors that give people a visceral reaction, either for or against. Although widely accepted in early spring, pink is often overlooked in the fall. Perhaps the stark winter landscape contributes to our hunger for bursts of riotous color early in the year. But what about autumn?  Suggesting pink in the fall garden seems a pretty unlikely way to turn people on to pink, but I'd like to plead its case. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/09/29/falling-for-pink/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2238&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What Makes A Well Drained Garden? Adding Leeks Of Course.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potatoes are also easy to grow, but having nowhere to store them, I decided to make soup and freeze it so that we could enjoy it throughout the winter. The first recipe I tried was a savory success. It combined a few homegrown ingredients, leeks and potatoes, as well as some dried chile's that I had on hand from last years harvest, living up to its nickname of poor man's soup. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/09/20/what-makes-a-well-drained-garden-adding-leeks-of-course/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2218&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Ode to Coastal Plants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, Cape May Point is not only a fabulous place to enjoy the ocean, but this tiny beach town is home to tons of wildlife. Home of Cape May Point State Park, a prime destination for viewing birds, butterflies, dragonflies (swarms actually), ghost crabs, painted turtles, and bottlenose dolphin. If you are craving more wildlife, just a small bike trip north of Cape May Point lies The South Cape May Meadows Preserve, a newly restored coastal ecosystem managed by the Nature Conservancy. Both places are well-known to avid birders, but they are a haven for plant lovers as well.
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		<title>I Say Tomato; You say Tomatillo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it's difficult to think of a more rewarding plant than the tomato, the beloved green tomato well known in Mexican cuisine (aka the tomatillo pronounced toe-ma-tia) takes a close second. One of the best uses of the tomatillo is Salsa Verde (Green Salsa). It's simple to make, easy to can using the water bath method, and tastes amazing.  <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/07/26/green-salsa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2159&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>In A Pickle? What To Do With All Those Cucumbers.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whoever coined the term 'lazy days of summer' must not have been a vegetable gardener. In fact, July through September are some of the busiest days. Not only are the bugs out reaping havoc, the food is coming in droves. Additionally, if you grow enough to store over the winter, long, hot days of canning, freezing,  and dehydrating lie ahead. Vacationing becomes complicated when you are anticipating ripening crops. Recently returning from a three-day trip to New York, I was greeted by dozens of ripe cucumbers. Really, what does one do with such a bountiful harvest? <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/07/12/in-a-pickle-what-to-do-with-all-those-cucumbers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2136&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Honoring The Potager. Pot-a-what?</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/20/honoring-the-potager-pot-a-what/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/20/honoring-the-potager-pot-a-what/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edibles]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[organic gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potager]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[News flash. Vegetables are in vogue. Not only at fancy gardens like Longwood Gardens and Chanticleer, but in our very own yards. The best way to capture the spirit of garden design, while also providing lots of tasty food using organic practices, - the potager. Pot-a-what? <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/20/honoring-the-potager-pot-a-what/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2108&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>No Fuss Container Plantings</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/09/no-fuss-container-plantings/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/09/no-fuss-container-plantings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[containers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Succulents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chanticleer garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no fuss container plantings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[succulents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This spring, I wanted to give containers another try. I covet Southern California gardens for their simplicity in form and natural beauty they portray. These plants thrive on 'neglect'. They grow naturally in extremely dry, lean soils. Perfect candidates for my style of container gardening. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/09/no-fuss-container-plantings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2081&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Double Your Flower Power With Vines</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/01/double-your-flower-power-with-vines/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/01/double-your-flower-power-with-vines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bignonia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chanticleer garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clematis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[designing with vines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flowering vines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gelsemium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hyacinth bean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interplanting vines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interplanting vines with shrubs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interplanting vines with trees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jasminum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lonicera]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rosa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scarlet runner bean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wisteria]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On a recent trip to Chanticleer, it didn't go unnoticed how they repeatedly used vines to extend the flowering season, or create more visual impact, making the most of vertical space, even when space is not a limiting factor. Take a look at how they applied vines in different situations. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/06/01/double-your-flower-power-with-vines/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2058&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Useful, Elegant Ferns For Moist Soils</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/05/13/useful-elegant-ferns-for-moist-soils/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/05/13/useful-elegant-ferns-for-moist-soils/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 14:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ferns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Native]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cinnamon fern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interrupted Fern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Native ferns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[native plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Osmunda cinnamomea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Osmunda claytoniana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wet shade]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ferns are definitely underutilized in most gardens. Yet, if you have a 'garden situation', there is more than likely some fern that will grow and thrive there. Wet shade can be a wonderful situation if you choose your plants wisely. Two native ferns that top my list for plants adapted to moist (or even wet) conditions are the Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamomea, and the Interrupted Fern, Osmunda claytoniana.  <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/05/13/useful-elegant-ferns-for-moist-soils/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2037&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Short, But Sweet: Fragrance for the Spring Garden</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/28/short-but-sweet-fragrance-for-the-spring-garden/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/28/short-but-sweet-fragrance-for-the-spring-garden/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze']]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shrubs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viburnum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fragrant Spring Plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fragrant Viburnums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[native Viburnums]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring has come, and left me with little time to blog. This is a short, but sweet homage to some of my favorite fragrant plants. They are delightful additions to any Spring garden, especially for you fragrance enthusiasts. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/28/short-but-sweet-fragrance-for-the-spring-garden/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2023&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Sanguinaria canadensis, Bloodroot</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/08/sanguinaria-canadensis-bloodroot/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bloodroot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Groundcovers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Native]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perennials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanguinaria canadenis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bloodroot]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sanguinaria canadensis]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is an early spring ephemeral, with clear white blossoms that wake with the sun and close for the night. It blooms right before our deciduous forests leaf out. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/08/sanguinaria-canadensis-bloodroot/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=2007&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>To Pull Or Not To Pull?</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/07/to-pull-or-not-to-pull/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/07/to-pull-or-not-to-pull/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Allaria petiolata]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Invasive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Native]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Packera aurea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pest Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Garlic Mustard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Golden Ragwort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senecio aurea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Can you tell the difference between these two plants? The answer is important, at least to the wildlife and native plants displaced by one of them. These two plants grow side by side in my garden, and at one point I had to do a double take to make sure I pulled the correct species. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/04/07/to-pull-or-not-to-pull/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1976&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Freezing Hail, Snow Flurries, Morning Frost: It Still Looks Like Spring To Me.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/25/freezing-hail-snow-flurries-morning-frost-it-still-looks-like-spring-to-me/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bloodroot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brunnera looking glass]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hardening off]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nepeta fassenii walkers low]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Somehow the Billy Joel song, 'It's still rock and roll to me' popped in to my brain and held me prisoner while writing this post. Freezing hail, snow flurries, morning frost, anyways, it still looks like spring to me. Go ahead, read that last line again, only this time sing it out loud. Today's post is a tribute to the many signs of spring visible despite the unsettling plunge in temperatures. Here's to spring, may it last longer than a Billy Joel song. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/25/freezing-hail-snow-flurries-morning-frost-it-still-looks-like-spring-to-me/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1963&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Sprouting Peas: An Annual St. Patty&#8217;s Day Ritual</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/17/sprouting-peas-an-annual-st-pattys-day-ritual/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Edibles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Vegetable Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growing peas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[presprouting peas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snow peas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sprouting peas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why sprout peas instead of planting them directly in the ground? Sprouting ensures germination, and eliminates the need for guessing. If a pea doesn't sprout, it is not viable. Sprouting is simple if you follow these steps. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/17/sprouting-peas-an-annual-st-pattys-day-ritual/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1906&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Iris reticulata</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/10/iris-reticulata/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Iris reticulata]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Caucasus]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[purple]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reticulated iris]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Typical Iris flower with brilliant purple blooms contrasted with a gold central stripe. Classified as a bulb, it will very slowly colonize and can be divided when dormant. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/10/iris-reticulata/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1789&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Jasminum nudiflorum</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/09/jasminum-nudiflorum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[february bloom]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[layering shrub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[march bloom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oleaceae]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buttery yellow February blooms. Classified as a woody shrub, it will layer and root on its own, but in my experience it is easy to control. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/09/jasminum-nudiflorum/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1773&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>You Can&#8217;t Save All The Seedlings: Averting Transplant Trauma</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/03/you-cant-save-all-the-seedlings-averting-transplant-trauma/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Starting Seeds]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to transplant seedlings]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While thoughts of spring linger in your mind, it's time to consider the important task of transplanting rapidly growing seedlings. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/03/03/you-cant-save-all-the-seedlings-averting-transplant-trauma/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1755&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html">Set up new three inch containers for transplants.</media:title>
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		<title>Thinning seedlings: Tedious, But Neccessary</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/24/thinning-seedlings-tedious-but-neccessary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinning seedlings is a task that even I don't enjoy, but if you want to ensure your seedlings the best chances of survival it is a necessary evil. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/24/thinning-seedlings-tedious-but-neccessary/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1715&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Apples To Apples And Lessons Learned</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/17/apples-to-apples-and-lessons-learned/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which brings me to the point, gardens are much more than places of beauty, more than places to gather and be a spectator, they are places to gain knowledge, to explore, and to experience life first hand... If your landscape fails to inspire curiosity, or elicits no emotional response, isn't it time for a change? <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/17/apples-to-apples-and-lessons-learned/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1683&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>This Mulch I Know Is True</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/10/this-mulch-i-know-is-true/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for other ways to mulch your garden, below are my suggestions on selecting appropriate materials and utilizing best practices without breaking your back or your bank. After all, a garden is about showcasing plants, not mulch. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/10/this-mulch-i-know-is-true/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1650&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Revisting Noah&#8217;s Garden</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/03/revisting-noahs-garden/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sara Stein was a pioneer. Her book, Noah's Garden, first published in 1993, spurred the native plant movement which in turn changed the face of horticulture. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/02/03/revisting-noahs-garden/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1458&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Understated Beauty</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/28/understated-beauty/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Winter Garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had originally written a haiku for this post celebrating 'the naked garden', trying to pass the time while appreciating the understated beauty of the winter garden, glowing flesh tones with occasional blushes of color and exposed bones, the architectural framework of the garden.  <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/28/understated-beauty/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1377&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Inviting Nature Back Into Children&#8217;s Lives</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/20/inviting-nature-back-into-childrens-lives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[naturalized play spaces]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's time to invite nature back into children's lives. Deliberately designed naturalized play areas and outdoor classrooms do just that, while simultaneously enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem health.  <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/20/inviting-nature-back-into-childrens-lives/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1344&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Pains: Building a Grow Stand From Scratch</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/13/growing-pains-building-a-grow-stand-from-scratch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Starting Seeds]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to build a grow stand for plants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let me make this easy for you. Growing your own plants from seed is quite simple if you start off on the right foot. First, you need to pick a location. Next, you need to decide how many trays of plants you will grow and whether this will require you to build a 'grow stand'. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/13/growing-pains-building-a-grow-stand-from-scratch/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1319&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Seeds of Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/06/seeds-of-inspiration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All gardeners get the itch about now. Even amidst the starkness of winter, we search for signs of renewal. Enjoy the quiet, and the solitude that winter affords us, but get a heads start on the impending growing season by selecting and ordering your seeds now. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2011/01/06/seeds-of-inspiration/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1287&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Pizzelles And The Pursuit Of Happiness.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/23/pizzelles-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every Christmas as I child I watched my grandmother toil in her unpretentious kitchen. No KitchenAid, no food processor, no fancy gadgets, just her mixing bowls, wooden spoons, and a hand-held mixer she used on occasion. As a first generation Italian-American, she invariably made piles of pizzelles. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/23/pizzelles-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1265&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Toss The Takeout</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/16/toss-the-take-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[easy wonton soup recipe]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's cold here in Pennsylvania this December, bone chilling cold. The swiss chard has already met its frosty demise, and the brussels sprouts never survived the gluttony of my resident groundhog. Before this deep freeze, I did however, get a chance to use the last of my winter greens and try out a new favorite recipe, On The Fly Wonton Soup. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/16/toss-the-take-out/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1223&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Biscuits Très Chocolat</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/11/biscuits-tres-chocolat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Translation. Very Chocolate Cookies.  Tis the season for holiday baking and I kicked off the inevitable with one of my favorite cookie recipes adapted from Chocolate and Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen by Clotilde Dusoulier. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/11/biscuits-tres-chocolat/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1187&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Easter In December.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/07/easter-in-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[blue eggs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's already been established that I LOVE my chickens. Well, today I gained another reason justifying my endless adoration for these flightless birds. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/07/easter-in-december/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1160&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Support Diversity?</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/02/do-you-support-diversity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If we want the suburbs to support biodiversity which supports our very existence, then we need to plant densely, include natives, and reduce turf, AND as if that wasn't enough, we need to convince our neighbors to do the same. When a suburban yard in Pennsylvania is easily distinguishable from its counterpart in Nevada, we'll know that change has occurred. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/12/02/do-you-support-diversity/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=1125&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Apples and Pumpkins, Perfect Together.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/18/apples-and-pumpkins-perfect-together/</link>
		<comments>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/18/apples-and-pumpkins-perfect-together/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for ideas on what to make for Thanksgiving? Why not combine two local, readily available fall fruits for a treat the whole family will enjoy. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/18/apples-and-pumpkins-perfect-together/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=590&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Anticipation.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/11/anticipation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, I came across this winning recipe for Pumpkin Nutella Bread on Food52 and I thought to myself, well who wouldn't like this. I am normally indifferent to sweet breads, but this one caught my attention immediately. So, I gave it whirl and the results were delectable. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/11/anticipation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=910&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>I Scream, You Scream, We All Live Downstream</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/05/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-live-downstream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This beautiful garden is very easy to install and maintain, and most importantly it provides essential ecosystem functions -- water protection and conservation, and wildlife habitat. What are you waiting for? <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/11/05/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-live-downstream/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=840&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Eye Candy: Berries For Fall Interest.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/10/28/eye-candy-berries-for-fall-interest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; If you&#8217;re looking for more ways to use plants in your fall garden here is a suggestion, add some fruiting shrubs with colorful berries. Most will last into the winter until at last they become a nutritious snack &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/10/28/eye-candy-berries-for-fall-interest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=810&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Grass Really Is Greener At Harvard.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/10/19/the-grass-really-is-greener-at-harvard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What struck me about his talk on sustainable landscape management was that he was making organic practices work on a 25 acre public space in downtown Manhattan. According to Fleisher, the key to sustainable landscape management is healthy soil.  <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/10/19/the-grass-really-is-greener-at-harvard/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=742&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Chicken Fever On The Rise.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/10/06/chicken-fever-on-the-rise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If a man's best friend is a dog, woman's best friend should be a hen. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/10/06/chicken-fever-on-the-rise/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=682&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What’s Growing On?</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/09/29/whats-growing-on/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Peppers, endless amounts of peppers, bell peppers, sweet peppers, jalapeño peppers, and cayenne peppers. I couldn't resist the beauty of these peppers. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/09/29/whats-growing-on/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=626&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Second Annual Harvest Party, Garden-to-Table Style</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/09/27/second-annual-harvest-party-garden-to-table-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ After much talk about our successes and mishaps, cherished recipes, and harvesting tips, we decided it was only necessary that we celebrate our love of locally grown, seasonal food by holding an annual Harvest Dinner. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/09/27/second-annual-harvest-party-garden-to-table-style/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=569&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Dining Under The Stars&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/09/21/dining-under-the-stars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Sunday I had the privilege to dine under the stars at Sugartown Strawberries Farm in Malvern, Pennsylvania. To this locovore&#8217;s delight, the food was not only local and fresh, but prepared over an open fire by Sean Weinberg, owner &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/09/21/dining-under-the-stars/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=539&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Leave Your Food Prejudices At The Door And Dig In.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/05/28/leave-your-food-prejudices-at-the-door-and-dig-in/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Salads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strawberry Salad]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[IIf you're looking for something to make with all those readily available, in season,  juicy strawberries, why not make a salad. I first encountered Strawberry Salad... <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/05/28/leave-your-food-prejudices-at-the-door-and-dig-in/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=506&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Five Things I’ve Learned So Far From Working With Thoughtful Clients</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/05/20/five-things-ive-learned-so-far-from-working-with-thoughtful-clients/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to Five Things I&#8217;ve Learned So Far From Working With A Garden Designer&#8230;. Five things I&#8217;ve learned so far from working with thoughtful clients. 1. Lawns can serve a purpose (but I still strive to keep them at a &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/05/20/five-things-ive-learned-so-far-from-working-with-thoughtful-clients/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=490&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Rain Gardens Improve Water Quality and Beautify Your Yard.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/05/06/rain-gardens-improve-water-quality-and-beautify-your-yard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 20:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rain gardens are a great example of how homeowners, businesses, and schools can contribute to the health of their local watersheds while also diminishing their contribution to storm water runoff. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/05/06/rain-gardens-improve-water-quality-and-beautify-your-yard/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=283&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Why I Have Better Taste Than A Groundhog.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/04/29/why-i-have-better-taste-than-a-groundhog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, I was visibly upset last week when I found that my salad bar was raided by the resident groundhog. The rotten egg concoction has kept him away for now, and the lettuce is quickly recovering. In the meantime, I decided &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/04/29/why-i-have-better-taste-than-a-groundhog/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=79&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Complete and Utter Devastation at the Salad Bar</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/04/22/complete-and-utter-devastation-at-the-salad-bar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could it be that the grossly obese groundhog living beneath our shed snuck in while I was sleeping and looted my garden.  You’re all thinking of course stupid! But this groundhog has left my garden alone for years. I thought we had come to a mutual understanding, a peace treaty. <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/04/22/complete-and-utter-devastation-at-the-salad-bar/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=50&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>D.A.R.E. to Keep Your Landscapers Off Pears</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/04/07/d-a-r-e-to-keep-your-landscapers-off-pears/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years, you can&#8217;t help but notice Callery Pears, Pyrus calleryana (most commonly known as Bradford Pears), popping up everywhere. Just today my vision was bombarded by masses of Callery Pears along the I-95 corridor in Northern Delaware. Clearly, &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/04/07/d-a-r-e-to-keep-your-landscapers-off-pears/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=38&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>If You Build It, They Will Come</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/03/31/if-you-build-it-they-will-come/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have to admit, fires are mesmerizing, plus they provide warmth and a sense of comfort. Most importantly, they get people to share 'campground stories' and impromptu smores.  <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/03/31/if-you-build-it-they-will-come/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=7&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How to manage pests and diseases organically…</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/03/10/how-to-manage-pests-and-diseases-organically/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Organic Methods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pest Control]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number one way to maintain a healthy garden is through properly rotating your crops, utilizing companion planting, and growing plants that attract beneficial insects. Attracting birds to your garden is another option since birds love to feed on insects. &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/03/10/how-to-manage-pests-and-diseases-organically/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=9&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Give your seeds a great start by using the right soil mixtures.</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/01/27/give-your-seeds-a-great-start-by-using-the-right-soil-mixtures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now is the time to start your seeds indoors. The days are getting longer and before we know it Spring will be upon us. I like to start my lettuce, onion/shallots, parsley in 48 cell packs.  This is also a &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2010/01/27/give-your-seeds-a-great-start-by-using-the-right-soil-mixtures/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=17&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What’s all the buzz about?</title>
		<link>http://thegivinggarden.com/2009/11/30/what%e2%80%99s-all-the-buzz-about/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Giving Garden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Attracting pollinators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bees]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Judging by how many people squirm when a bee flies too near, I’m guessing there are plenty of people who would rather just live without them. This is unfortunate. Not only are bees critical for pollination, but also as a &#8230; <a href="http://thegivinggarden.com/2009/11/30/what%e2%80%99s-all-the-buzz-about/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thegivinggarden.com&amp;blog=2546100&amp;post=19&amp;subd=thegivinggarden&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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