Garden Gate - Issue 172 - August 2023

In this issue

Vegetables to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest
Extend the growing season with a second planting of fast-growing and cool-season crops!

Hardy Hibiscus
This impressive perennial brings drama and a touch of the tropics. Let us show you how to grow it.

The Ever-Changing Garden
Learn how this smart gardener transformed an erosion-prone site into a flower-filled oasis..

Reader Tips

GREAT IDEAS FROM SMART GARDENERS

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Fabulous Summer Flowers

There here are two ways to keep the color going in your garden through the summer..

3 mins

Help Drought-Proof Your Garden

If you're tired of watering to keep your garden going through a hot, dry summer, take a few tips from Denver Botanic Gardens' Panayoti Kelaidis.

5 mins

11 Easy-to-Dry Flowers

Drying flowers doesn’t have to be complicated. To get beautiful colors and sturdy blooms, sometimes it’s just a matter of choosing the right ones and using simple techniques. Erin Howell-Conner, manager of Howell’s Greenhouse & Pumpkin Patch in Cumming, Iowa, knows a lot about this process. She’s been designing with flowers she has grown and dried herself all her life.

8 mins

VEGETABLES to Plant Now for a FALL HARVEST

Extend the growing season with a second planting of fast-growing and cool-season crops!

4 mins

Hardy Hibiscus

These impressive blooms bring drama and a touch of the tropics.

6 mins

THE EVER-CHANGING GARDEN

Learn how one gardener transformed an erosion-prone landscape into a striking flower-filled oasis.

8 mins

3 Invasive Tree Pests to Watch

It is devastating when a tree loses the battle with an insect pest, leaving a hole in the landscape that can't be refilled quickly. Sadly, many trees fall prey to invasive insects-here are three destructive ones to watch.

3 mins

Blast Off With Bright Color!

Peer at an individual flower from the inflorescence of Starship Scarlet lobelia, and you might be reminded of a hummingbird hovering in flight.

2 mins

DESIGN DILEMMAS

WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE: Struck by the unexpected beauty of a plant at the garden center, in a flurry of inspiration, we grab other beautiful companions, purchase them all, and head home full of grand plants and visions but no real plan. Sometimes it works out, and many times it doesn't because designing a garden takes attention to nuts and bolts: the hows, wheres and with-whats. What dilemmas do you face? Flip through the following pages of inspiring photos and get practical solutions to your garden woes. Improve your garden's layout, add function, color it with your personality, and find that perfect fix that boosts your garden from good to better to best. Let's get started!

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Step into the enchanting world of gardening and let your green thumb flourish with Garden Gate Magazine. We're excited to introduce you to this publication, your ultimate source for all things gardening, landscape design, and plant care.

Garden Gate Magazine, published by Active Interest Media, is more than just a magazine; it's your key to cultivating a thriving and beautiful garden. With a deep passion for horticulture and a commitment to delivering top-notch gardening content, this magazine is your go-to source for everything you need to transform your outdoor space.

As you flip through the pages of Garden Gate, you'll find a world of content that celebrates gardening and landscape design:

* Garden Inspiration: Explore stunning gardens and landscapes for ideas and inspiration.
* Plant Care and Advice: Learn expert tips and techniques for nurturing your plants, flowers, and trees.
* Landscape Design: Discover the art of landscape design, from layout to plant selection.
* DIY Projects: Get creative with DIY gardening projects and outdoor decor ideas.
* Seasonal Tips: Stay in tune with the seasons and access gardening advice tailored to each time of year.


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