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Garden Writer, Linda Vater

Linda Vater

Linda Vater is a self-taught garden designer, writer, and media producer (tv, magazines, and the web) who obsesses over garden-inspired living. She is the author of the Elegant and Edible Garden and Linda Vater’s 5-Year Garden Journal. After gardening at the same historical home for over 30 years, Linda has moved into another historical home and is starting a brand new garden. Follow her journey on Instagram, YouTube, QVC, and on the web at www.lindavater.com
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Articles by Linda Vater

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Cottage style house with a garden in front
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

From the Ground Up: Designing a Garden with Linda Vater

Here’s how gardening guru Linda Vater designed and planned her new cottage-style garden.
By: Linda Vater
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August 28, 2024
White Wedding® Hydrangeas
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Four Season Gardening: Download the Blooming Shrub Guide

Linda has curated her favorite flowering shrubs into a list that organizes blooms by season. 
By: Linda Vater
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August 28, 2024
illustration of Linda Vater's new cottage garden
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

The Cottage on the Hill Project with Linda Vater

This year, Linda’s taking on her greatest challenge yet: join her as she landscapes her “blank canvas”!
By: Linda Vater
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September 26, 2024
Easter Basket Landscape
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Easter Basket Landscape Idea

This charming Easter basket container garden welcomes Spring to your porch or patio!
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Linda Vater posing in her garden with a pair of Juliet Cleyera 2 gallon plants in Southern Living brown plastic pots
Plan Your Garden

Video: Juliet™ Cleyera with Linda Vater

We love Juliet™ Cleyera – try it as an evergreen alternative to hollies.
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
4th of July Tablescape includes a bouquet of Agapanthus and red blooms with a red checked tablecloth, red plates and blue drinkware
Inspiration & Projects

VIDEO: Fourth of July Tablescape

Create this firecracker of a 4th of July Centerpiece – see how!
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
How to topiary a Baby Gem Boxwood from the Southern Living Plant Collection
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Video: Baby Gem Boxwood Topiary with Linda Vater

Ideal for topiaries, Baby Gem Boxwood is a garden designer’s dream.
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Linda Vater pruning her Southern Living plants in her garden
Inspiration & Projects

Relaxing Meditative Pruning of Sunshine Ligustrum

Try this relaxing method of pruning Sunshine Ligustrum in a container garden
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Linda Vater demos her container garden trio from Southern Living
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Plant this Lime Green + Purple Container Garden Trio

Linda Vater shares her simple tips to quickly plant porch planters
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Hands making a Christmas Wreath with Holly and red berries
Plan Your Garden

Video: Oakland Holly – Classic Beauty for the Holidays

Linda Vater on how to adorn your evergreens for a classic holiday statement
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Close-up on Fire Chief Arborvitae's orange to green fine textured foliage
Plan Your Garden

Video: Fire Chief™ Arborvitae with Linda Vater

Linda Vater tells us why Fire Chief solves many problems in the garden.
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Beautifully landscaped entry drive and sidewalk lined with Fire Chief Arborvitae, Beyond Blue Festuca and Dragon Prince Cryptomeria
Plan Your Garden

Video: Fire Chief™ Arborvitae

We’re wild about Fire Chief!
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Color Blocking Garden Design Tips with Linda Vater
Plan Your Garden

Video: Color Blocking Garden Design Tips with Linda Vater

Design container gardens or landscapes in one color family for stunning beauty
By: Linda Vater
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August 28, 2024
Women gathered around potting table outdoors and planting containers of Southern Living plants
Inspiration & Projects

Video: How to Host A Container Garden Planting Party

This is the sweetest idea—host a Mother’s Day Container Garden Party!
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Sunshine Ligustrum in garden landscape with Linda Vater
Plan Your Garden

Video: Sunshine Ligustrum with Linda Vater

You can always count on Sunshine Ligustrum for a dose of color, but did you know it makes a lovely topiary?
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Soft Caress Mahonia garden bed accented with tiki torches and Mojo Pittosproum
Plan Your Garden

Video: Soft Caress Mahonia with Linda Vater

Having trouble with a shady garden spot?
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Pink rhododendron
Plan Your Garden

Video: Southgate Breeze™ Rhododendrons

Linda Vater trades in an aging rose bed for heat tolerant rhododendrons
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
Thanksgiving copper container holding pink roses with cream dinnerware and white lit candles
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Holiday Tablescape with Linda Vater

Early Wonder Camellia is the inspiration for Linda Vater’s Thanksgiving table.
By: Linda Vater
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October 24, 2023
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