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The Woody Ornamentals |
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Gardeners and horticulturists typically divide plant material into 2 categories, herbaceous, meaning the plants that don't produce wood, and woodies, those plants that produce a true wood. The "woodies" provide the structure in a garden, defining areas in the garden because of their size, form, and permanence. |
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Hydrangea quercifolia, Oakleaf hydrangea |
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Flowers and Herbs of Early America
Gardener Larry Griffith and Photographer Barbara Lombardi summon botanic phantoms and capture their essence on film. May 11, 2009
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Christmas in Williamsburg
Doors are decked in Williamsburg's signature style to celebrate the holiday season. Laura Viancour describes the preparations. December 1, 2008
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Natural History
A foreign landscape is revealed to a curious world by naturalist Mark Catesby. Interpreter Robb Warren talks about the man and his art. June 16, 2008
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Wren's Formal Garden
After three summers of digging, archaeologist Steve Archer hits pay dirt. October 15, 2007
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Sharing a Love of the Garden
Wesley Green loves to share his knowledge of 18th-century plants with visitors of all ages in the colonial garden on Duke of Gloucester Street. May 29, 2006
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