Pamela Baxter Books
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The Fall and Rise of an American Classic
Published in The American Gardener magazine
Founded in 1784 in Philadelphia, PA, the D. Landreth Seed Company was essential in supplying seeds and nursery stock to the fledgling United States—not just to local farmers but also to America’s presidents, from George Washington to Theodore Roosevelt. Landreth seeds eventually were traded worldwide and even made a trip to the Arctic. The company’s 200+-year history is legendary.
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A Gem of a Garden
Published in The American Gardener magazine
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is a world-class public garden that blends horticultural specimens and sculpture within a quintessentially Maine landscape. If you’re planning a trip “Downeast,” I hope you’ll stop along the way for a visit. In the meantime, you can read about it here.
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Gardening for Good Health
Published in The American Gardener magazine
Have you ever wondered how many calories you’re burning while tending your yard and gardens, or whether gardening is even considered “exercise?” This article explores the health benefits of gardening—calorie counts included—and offers tips to prevent overdoing it.