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		<title>Lisianthus In the Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soft and romantic Lisianthus belong in the cottage garden]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lisianthus-light-pink-image.jpg"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1926" title="lisianthus-light-pink-image" src="http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lisianthus-light-pink-image.jpg" alt="lisianthus-light-pink-image" width="262" height="238" /></a>Now is the time to add a few Lisianthus to the garden. No room? plant them in a  pot to enjoy the beautiful color combos. Although they are not long lived &#8212; they are total worth it &#8212; treat yourself!</p>
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		<title>Urbanite Patio</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You ask what it an Urbanite Patio-- well take a look!]]></description>
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		<title>Walk on the Wild Side!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What use to be a boring lawn in Gayles front is now a beautiful naturalized garden]]></description>
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<p>Lavenders, salvias and such greet visitors to Gayle&#8217;s new garden. A meandering decomposed granite pathway leads you throughout the garden areas. Butterflies and hummingbirds come to visit on a regular basis.</p>
<p>The low maintenance garden allows Gayle to spend more time relaxing and enjoying the garden instead of regular tending to the garden. Alot less water too!</p>
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		<title>Climbing Pink Iceberg On an Arbor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pink climbing Iceberg Roses are quite a site to see in Maries garden!]]></description>
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<p>Marie&#8217;s summer garden is in full bloom! The wonderful climbing pink iceberg rose is a new addition to the garden&#8212; a profuse of purples, pinks and whites. A perfect compliment to the victorian home in historic Cal Heights, Long Beach, Ca</p>
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		<title>Sue&#8217;s Garden Refresh</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take a look at my new BFF's garden refresh!]]></description>
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<p> When I met Sue it was as if we have been friends forever! She has the same (great!) taste in decorating and in the garden too!</p>
<p>The bones of the garden were great she just needed a little color&#8230; and something for a boring back wall &#8212; come see what we did to refresh her garden! </p>
<p>By the way Sue makes KILLER chocolate brownies&#8211; the best I ever tasted!! call me to contact her &#8212; she ships them almost anywhere in the USA.</p>
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		<title>In Carlonna&#8217;s Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come and see Carlonna's Cottage Garden ]]></description>
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<p>Carlonna&#8217;s backyard cottage garden is along a lane in Virginia County Club. Her garden is a reflection of her Tudor style cottage where her and her husband Ken spend time with their family and grandkids. What a great garden to pick flowers and watch the butterflies&#8211; Open up the smile box below and take a look at what&#8217;s blooming &#8212;In Carlonna&#8217;s Garden!</p>
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		<title>UFO Patio!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once a pile of discards- Joans patio is a great place to set and track the moon and stars...and maybe more! ]]></description>
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<p>Recently we redesigned and installed Joan&#8217;s HUGE back garden&#8212;areas for veggies, a pretty area for a clothesline &#8211;Every areas has a purpose, and is sustainable and also pretty!</p>
<p> Joan needed a place to sit to admire the garden areas. . We came up with this low cost patio and repurposed some old bricks, steppings stones, and set it in pea gravel. The area is blocked out from the neighbors using Pittosporum &#8216;Sliver Sheen&#8217; . We added a Meyer lemon and  a drip system waters the plants. The pattern just happened! meant to be a huge flower we think we make attact visitors of another kind! take a look at her whimsical patio</p>
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		<title>Cathie&#8217;s Garden Sings!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This beautiful shabby chic garden was Cathies dream! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Cathies-Shabby-Chic-garden-web..JPG"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1865" title="Cathies Shabby Chic garden web." src="http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Cathies-Shabby-Chic-garden-web..JPG" alt="Cathies Shabby Chic garden web." width="448" height="336" /></a>Cathie longed for a place in her small back garden to set and read and  listen to music. We created a brick court  stuffed full of flowers and  a private place that is easy care.</p>
<p>Our favorite part is the beautiful fountain that will soon be surrounded by creeping fig.</p>
<p>The raised planter double as a seating area for guests and the arbor with a gate contains the dogs when guest visit. Now Cathie says her heart sings when she spends time in her garden! </p>
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		<title>Summer 2010&#8230; in my back yard!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take a peek at what is blooming at Hummingbird Cottage!]]></description>
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<p>Hollyhocks galore..in my back yard. Good thing I planted early, I haven&#8217;t had time to work in my garden lately with the new office and such. Threw out some seeds and looked what happened. Of course I put in some good foundation perennials and roses too . Take a look/see at what is going on at Hummingbird Cottage this summer!</p>
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		<title>Zen Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kathyalford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tamy's quiet and tranquil zen garden is enjoyed by everyone in the family!]]></description>
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<p>Tamy&#8217;s old garden was a water waster! A sixty style swimming pool that the family had out grown. We added several outdoor rooms to make every inch of the garden usable! Take a look at the newly planted garden </p>
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