From the Garden Bench

Welcome to The Garden Notebook, your weekly dose of shade gardening inspiration. Whether you're nurturing a cool courtyard, wrestling with dry shade beneath trees, or designing a lush woodland corner, you'll find expert advice, personal stories, and real-world tips here—all rooted in decades of hands-on gardening.

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