Fran Sorin

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>

Fran's article in USA Weekend Magazine

Check out Fran's latest GardenSmart article on 'Organic Techniques and Philosophies' in USA Weekend Magazine by clicking on: www.usaweekend.com

 
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New Links For Gardening Blogs

Check out Fran's new links to her favorite gardening blogs by clicking on the sub-menu, INSPIRATION and then clicking on LINKS.
 
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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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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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Fran's Weekly CBS Radio Features
Radius Garden Edger

Summer Maintenance of Roses

Evergreens and Trees as Architecture In The Garden

Summer Watering Tips

Dealing With Mosquitoes

Oenothera

GreenCare for Troops

Trends In Sustainable Gardening

Designing A White

Reforestation of Atlantic Forest
Digging Deep - Fran's highly praised book
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Fading Late Spring, Early Summer Blooms


Each Spring, as this first flush of the gardening season comes to a close, I find myself becoming a bit nostalgic, wandering around the garden, savoring the remaining spent blossoms on some of my favorite spring flowers.
 
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Creating An All Natural Cutting Garden


Cutting gardens offer big bang for the buck, especially for time-starved gardeners. They're easy and inexpensive to create, even for beginners. And a well-planned cutting garden will produce magnificent cut flowers for your home from spring straight through fall.
To learn how to create your own natural cutting garden, step by step, click on the SLIDE SHOW.
 
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Growing Roses: For Every Garden


Do you want to try your hand at growing roses but are a bit intimidated because you’ve heard stories of how finicky they tend to be?
 
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Perennial Geraniums For Your Garden


Hardy geraniums, also known as Cranesbill, are the unsung heroes and workhorses of the garden. They are often confused with the not very subtle red annual geraniums, Pelargoniums, that can be seen in window boxes or containers.
 
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Creating Your Own Private Getaway In The Backyard


Have you ever dreamt of creating a personal respite in your backyard but find the thought of doing it to be daunting? It needn’t be.
 
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