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>

Fran's SUMMER 2008 Wallpaper

Check out Fran's SUMMER 2008 WALLPAPER here >

What's In BLOOM THIS SUMMER In Fran's Garden

Check out What's In Bloom This Summer in Fran's garden here >

New Links For Gardening Blogs

Check out Fran's new 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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