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Garden art in an artful garden
Back in summer I was trekking in the Himalayas; not really.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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In the Garden: Love me, love my flowers
David Hobson says gardening shows a deeper kind of love than store bought flowers.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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In the Garden: A not so new discovery
David Hobson says whorled milkweed is not new and helps pollinators thrive.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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In the Garden: On a quest for grit
David Hobson says he went on a quest to find horticultural grit and found it at a farmers’ feed store.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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New garden story posted -- no paywall. #gardening #plants
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January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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A trip to Bodnant Garden in Wales
Welcome Gifts From the Past
A Blog about my travels to amazing gardens around the world, from Buffalo to Bangkok. garden travel, Chelsea flower show, Great Dixter, Keukenhof
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January 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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In the Garden: Resilience rules
David Hobson says gardeners should grow tough plants that can adapt to climate change.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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In the Garden: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
David Hobson says indoor plants like terrariums and air plants make winter gardening easy and relaxing.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Garden Humor
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January 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Who let the dogs out? Everyone knows.
January 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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In the Garden: Whiter than white
David Hobson says white gardens create a sense of calm and balance, adding soft beauty to outdoor spaces.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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New post on my garden travel blog.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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On seeing a post on social media with a massive number of comments, I resolve not to add mine in the vain belief it will add something that hasn't already been said countless times (feel free to comment) 🤣🤣🤣
January 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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In the Garden: Plants that bring joy
David Hobson says plants like poinsettias and lilies add meaning and joy to the season.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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In the Garden: Plants that bring joy
David Hobson says plants like poinsettias and lilies add meaning and joy to the season.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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In the Garden: Longing for more time in artful Himalayan garden
David Hobson says he visited the Himalayan Garden in North Yorkshire and enjoyed its art, plants, peaceful paths, and tearoom.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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In the Garden: Bring on the annual poinsettia invasion
David Hobson says he’s not a big fan of all the poinsettias at Christmas, but they’re growing on him.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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In the Garden: Have to admit, the end is near
David Hobson shares end of the season garden tasks as he gets the garden ready for winter.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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In the Garden: Not quite asleep yet
David Hobson shares his approach to preparing the garden for the winter season.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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In the Garden: Do Canadian plants go on vacation?
David Hobson shares that some plants we grow as annuals are Mexican perennials, and wonders if any Canadian plants can grow in Mexico.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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In the Garden: a gift from a squirrel
David Hobson shares on how a squirrel planted a peanut in his garden, which was mistaken at first for a weed, then turned into a surprise and a lesson on how peanuts grow.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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In the Garden: Pumpkins are an excellent addition to the compost heap
David Hobson admires the dedication that it takes to grow record-breaking giant pumpkins, with the latest weighing over 1,200 kilograms. The column ends with a funny thought about the idea of a huge p...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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In the Garden: Frosty mornings offer unexpected delights
There’s an urge to tidy up in the fall but, as the garden and especially the gardener age, I’m finding ways to lessen the load.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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In the Garden: Don’t think of leaves as waste
David Hobson writes that fall leaves shouldn’t be waste. Instead he suggests shredding or composting them to enrich soil, protect gardens, and create natural fertilize.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM