Fran Sorin - Garden designer, writer and gardening expert. Inspirational gardening tips and advice on garden makeovers, bulbs, seeds and annuals

Fran Sorin, garden designer, writer and expert

Recognized as one of America's leading gardening experts, especially in the area of environmentally conscious gardening, Fran Sorin is changing how people perceive gardening. Her multi-media exposure reflects her philosophy that, similar to exercising and following a wholesome diet, gardening is a necessity for living a healthier life. more>

LATE FALL/EARLY WINTER WALLPAPER

Check out Fran's Late Fall/Early Winter Wallpaper
by clicking on Inspiration Menu.

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What's In BLOOM LATE FALL/EARLY WINTER

Check out What's In Bloom Late Fall/Early Winter in Fran's 'neck of the woods'.

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Links To Gardening Blogs

Check out Fran's links to her favorite gardening blogs >

Environmental Organizations

Below are links to some non-profit organizations that are helping individuals become aware of pressing environmental issues and how to take action in order to help mitigate the effects of global warming.

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Spiritual and Creativity Coaching With Fran

Fran is opening up her spiritual and creativity coaching practice to out of town clients.

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UNEP's Plant A Billion Tree Campaign

The United Nation's Environmental Program has initiated a worldwide campaign to plant minimally one billion trees in 2007 to help mitigate global warming. For more information on the program, click onto: http://www.unep.org/
billiontreecampaign/

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Many Plants Can Adapt to Change In Climate

Seasonal plants, including possibly the world's important grains, can adapt relatively quickly to climate change

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Decorating Outdoors For Winter

Here's how to add rich color, texture and sparkle to outdoor window boxes and containers during Winter.

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Bringing Nature Into Your Home For The Holidays

If you find yourself pressed for time but you still want to make your home inviting and beautiful for the holidays, here are some tips on how to do it simply and easily by bringing objects from nature indoors.

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Rain Gardens

Rain gardening has become one of the hottest trends in gardening today. It offers a beautiful, low-maintenance garden, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and helps the environment.

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Vertical Gardening

Vertical gardening is exactly what it sounds like: gardening vertically rather than horizontally, as we normally do.

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Xeriscaping

If you want to learn more about Xeriscaping, a type of gardening that conserves water and still allows you to create beautiful gardens, click on below for a step by step SLIDE SHOW.

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Ornamental Grasses

If you'd like to have a garden that's serene, cushioned in lush green plants, full of movement and easy to maintain, then you're an ideal candidate for incorporating ornamental grasses into your landscape.

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How To Plant Under and Around Trees

Would you like to plant perennials under an older shade tree but don't know if it's possible? Read on
to discover how to do it.

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