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
Ramblin' Red Rose

Tall Blue Rabbit Brush

Getting Rid of Groundhogs

Corn Gluten Meal

Why Flowers Lose Their Scent
Digging Deep - Fran's highly praised book
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Simple Spring Flowers


I promised myself this year that I would run over to Chanticleer once a week to maintain a record of what is in bloom.
 
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Breaking The Rules


Having worked on the same piece of land, a steeply sloping and oddly shaped one half acre lot for a quarter of a century (which I am in the process of selling), I have a made a multitude of mistakes and experienced enough 'ah ha' moments that the joy of digging, observing and connecting to nature has never ceased to amaze me.
 
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A Foolproof Flower Garden


Don't settle for potted pansies.
With a little effort and patience,
you can create your own backyard paradise.
 
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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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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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Landscaping Your Yard On A Budget


One of the first questions that clients tend to ask me upon an initial meeting to discuss landscaping their property is: “How much is this going to cost me?” to which I always respond "Don't think about that now."
 
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