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The Quarry Garden at Winterthur

The Quarry Garden at Winterthur

Yesterday morning I almost skipped my day’s visit.  The rain showers and thunderstorms were predicted and the skies were already pretty gray.  But as Erika...

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A Taste of Biltmore’s Gardens by guest blogger Julia Schmalz

A Taste of Biltmore’s Gardens by guest blogger Julia Schmalz

Biltmore © Julia Schmalz I just returned from a two-day visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. Here is just a tease to a couple of the fabulous gardens...

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Some Irises from me to you

Some Irises from me to you

Iris © Britt Conley A couple of weeks ago the sun, streaming through the curtains, pulled me up and out into the day. I was soon on a mission to see what was in...

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Wollam Gardens at The Arlington Farmer’s Market

Wollam Gardens at The Arlington Farmer’s Market

A day at Arlington's Farmer's Market © Britt Conley A couple of weekends ago I managed to head out across the way and visit our local Arlington Saturday...

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Blooming again!

Blooming again!

Rose © Britt Conley I wanted to thank everyone for your heartfelt wishes and support over the past six weeks while I have been recovery from my abdominal surgery...

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The 71st Annual National Cathedral Flower Mart

The 71st Annual National Cathedral Flower Mart

The Flower Mart © Britt Conley Each year The All Hallows Guild offers up the extraordinary Flower Mart on the National Cathedral Grounds.  It’s a great...

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The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days: Opening America’s Best Private Gardens to the Public!

The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days: Opening America’s Best Private Gardens to the Public!

This is one of the most fun times of year for garden hoppers around the Country when private gardens are open nationwide for  public visitation.   These are the...

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A Perfect Bloom for The Photo Garden Bee!

A Perfect Bloom for The Photo Garden Bee!

Lotus © Britt Conley Photographing flowers is complicated and yet the easiest moment in the world.  It’s all about lighting and angle of perception.  In...

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The Rise of the Spring Roses at Dumbarton Oaks

The Rise of the Spring Roses at Dumbarton Oaks

After five incredibly long weeks of being hold up indoors recovering from surgery I finally made it out to my favorite local garden yesterday with my husbands help....

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Virginia’s Historic Garden Week by guest blogger Kathy Jentz, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine!

Virginia’s Historic Garden Week by guest blogger Kathy Jentz, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine!

When is a Garden Tour NOT a Garden Tour? Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week © Kathy Jentz When it is part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic...

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