Using Color with Stephen Orr - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - May 4, 2026

May 01, 2026 00:26:19
Using Color with Stephen Orr - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - May 4, 2026
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Using Color with Stephen Orr - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - May 4, 2026

May 01 2026 | 00:26:19

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Show Notes

How confident are you about the use of color in your garden, and where do you draw your inspiration from for creating a pleasing palette? The topic of color is just one of the subjects Stephen Orr tackles in his new book, “The Gardener’s Mindset,” and he’s here today to talk about how he’s finding his way to some combinations that please him through his own garden experiments. Stephen Orr, the former editor in chief of “Better Homes & Gardens,” is embarking on the fifth growing season at the home he shares with his husband on Cape Cod. It’s their... Read More ›

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