Stories from A Photographer's Garden
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Blowin' in the Wind
A Photographer's Garden &bull Apr 19, 2010
Rutgers Gardens is sponsoring a photo contest this fall. It's limited to amateur photographers. Photos must be taken between January 1 and September 10, 2010. Only one entry can be submitted in each of the three categories: plants, wildlife and… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Herbs
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I came, I Saw, I Bought
A Photographer's Garden &bull Mar 6, 2010
I skipped my annual tradition this year of buying something at the NJ flower show that had nothing to do with gardening. I did this for two reasons. First, because I was eager to get home and watch the Olympics,… Full Story »
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You Be The Judge
A Photographer's Garden &bull Mar 6, 2010
It appears that the same people who judged the NJ flower show, moved on to judge the Philly show. If you thought that Entry #2 was the first place winner, then you should consider a career in flower show judging.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Home Depot
- Orchids
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Veterans' Day Flowers
A Photographer's Garden &bull Nov 12, 2009
Thanks to the mild weather we've been having, there is still color in my gardens. Just not what you would expect. Not asters or mums or goldenrod. Of course not! This is my garden where anything can, and often does,… Full Story »
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Swarthmore Arboretum
A Photographer's Garden &bull Nov 3, 2009
After our tour of Chanticleer, we took advantage of the picnic area to have lunch. Then it was off to Swarthmore Arboretum. The arboretum is located on the campus which has many beautiful buildings. There are hidden gardens. And inviting… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Roses
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Willowwood Arboretum
A Photographer's Garden &bull Oct 26, 2009
I love revisiting gardens. There is always something more to see. This is especially true when visiting the same gardens during different seasons. I had an opportunity last April to go to Willowood Arboretum, which I had first visited a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Seasons
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Book Review: A Rose by Any Name
A Photographer's Garden &bull Oct 17, 2009
It's no secret that I love roses, especially heirloom roses. I love their gorgeous flowers. I love their heavenly scents. I love their toughness. And I love their names. Residing in my garden are Baronne Prevost, Cecile Brunner, General Jacqueminot,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Heirloom Roses
- Roses
- My Garden
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Sole Survivor
A Photographer's Garden &bull Oct 12, 2009
I had this great idea last year as the much-anticipated Pinetree Gardens catalog arrived. Instead of just ordering their luscious red zinnias to be planted in the hummingbird part of my "Butterfly/Hummingbird Garden", I would also order zinnias in orange,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Hummingbird Garden
- Orange
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Frelinguysen Arboretum
A Photographer's Garden &bull Sep 27, 2009
Visiting gardens and arboretums with non-gardeners can be trying so I jumped at the chance to re-visit Frelinghuysen Arboretum today, this time with volunteers from Rutgers Gardens.First, I give you the Photo of the Day:As usual, this was one of… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Roses
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Got Milk?
A Photographer's Garden &bull Sep 21, 2009
After purchasing my first digital camera, I became a real shutterbug. I read about photography, took classes, studied other photographers' work. I even managed to take a few good photos. As long as I stick to gardens, wild places, inanimate… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Trees
