NEW GARDEN BLOG!

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A new blog has been posted: DANGER LURKS IN THE GARDEN

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Danger-Lurks-in-the-Garden/ba-p/389794

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New post up: NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S GARDEN http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Not-Your-Grandma-s-Garden/ba-p/376871

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New post, inspired by our "Thought for the Day" thread: Appreciating Autumn 

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Appreciating-Autumn/ba-p/396556

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More blogs up:

Origin of (Plant) Species

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/The-Origin-of-Plant-Species/ba-p/385540

Tree Talk

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Tree-Talk/ba-p/397615

Five Favorite Garden Reference Books

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Five-Favorites-Garden-Reference-Books/ba-p/398...

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New blog post, Five Favorites: Conifers

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Five-Favorites-Conifers/ba-p/404203

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Five Favorites: Color in the Garden

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Five-Favorites-Color-in-the-Garden/ba-p/401056

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Read any good garden-related mysteries lately?

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Cultivating-for-Clues-Garden-Mysteries/ba-p/40...

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What Fun is Gardening without the Birds and the Bees?

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/What-Fun-is-Gardening-without-the-Birds-and-th...

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Digging Into Murder

by  becke_davis 2 hours ago - last edited 2 hours ago

... in gardens, beauty is a by-product. The main business is sex and death ... - Sam Llewelyn

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Digging-Into-Murder/ba-p/408518

Cultivating for Clues: Garden Mysteries - Barnes & Noble Book Clubs

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Gardening is a deceptively gentle pursuit:we ruthlessly weed out unwanted invaders, deadhead with gusto, and wield the glistening blades of our pruners without remorse. If cold-blooded murder doesn’t fit with your image of rose-c

Digging Into Murder - Barnes & Noble Book Clubs

Source: bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com

In a recent post, I mentioned a few garden mysteries that I'd discovered. Murder and mystery often go together—it makes me think of turning over a rock and finding all kinds of nasty things hiding there. Agatha Christie’s e

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Making a Fall Flower Arrangement

by  Kristin_Z 

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Making-a-Fall-Flower-Arrangement/ba-p/411517

Check out this great how-to post at Garden Variety by the fabulous Kristin. (She just celebrated her birthday, so you might surprise her with birthday greetings while you're there.)

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Friday Five: Serenity Gardens

Healing gardens, Zen gardens, spiritual gardens, meditation gardens, Japanese gardens—there are many names for these serene spaces, but all offer respite from the hectic pace of daily life. Here are five books to help you create your own garden retreat. 

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Friday-Five-Serenity-Gardens/ba-p/410512

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Gardens of Words

by  becke_davis 31 minutes ago - last edited 29 minutes ago

Writing and gardening are both solitary obsessions, but most gardeners will talk a blue streak about their favorite hobby. It’s only natural that some prolific gardeners have produced words as prolifically as blossoms.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Gardens-of-Words/ba-p/413840

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Friday Five: The English Garden

by  becke_davis

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Friday-Five-The-English-Garden/ba-p/414811

It’s a British invasion! And it’s been going on for centuries. England’s mild climate was ideal for gardening, and despite our appreciation of French and Italian gardens, England holds the garden crown. How did it all begin?

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Influential American Landscape Designers

by  becke_davis 

Many beautiful outdoor spaces—golf courses, public parks and gardens, even cemeteries—can seem like natural oases born out of thin air, but they're actually carefully planned out and tended to by experts. It's very interesting to learn about the artists behind these spaces and it can provide endless inspiration for your own landscaping projects.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Influential-American-Landscape-Designers/ba-p/...

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The New Garden Classics

by  becke_davis 

Merriam-Webster defines “classic” as “serving as a standard of excellence: of recognized value.” These modern gardening classics reflect a shift in attitude toward our relationship with nature. 

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/The-New-Garden-Classics/ba-p/416441

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O Christmas Tree

by  becke_davis

“O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer's here, But also when 'tis cold and drear.” Whether you prefer real or fake, it’s just not Christmas without a tree. 

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/O-Christmas-Tree/ba-p/419721

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Christmas Trees: The Real Deal

by  becke_davis

I bet you thought Christmas trees date back to Europe a couple hundred years ago—I know I did. I was surprised to learn how long trees have been part of our festivities, and not just the familiar Christian holiday.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Christmas-Trees-The-Real-Deal/ba-p/420472

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Deck the Halls

by  becke_davis 

‘Tis the season to go wild with holiday trimmings—be sure to include a taste of the outdoors in your decor.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/bg-p/Garden_Variety

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A Touch of Winter Magic

by  becke_davis

December is the month of Winter Solstice and the ancient Yule holiday (not to be confused with Christmas). I thought this would be a good time to look at myth, magic, and legends that relate to our plants and gardens. 

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/A-Touch-of-Winter-Magic/ba-p/423521

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Gifts for Gardeners Who Like to Read

by  becke_davis

Looking for a gift for the gardeners in your life? You can’t go wrong with these collections.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Garden-Variety/Gifts-for-Gardeners-Who-Like-to-Read/ba-p/4243...