| Have you ever gone to one of those garden
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| | Do ask questions. Gardeners love to
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| shows and been so completely
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| | share information. You can learn a lot
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| intimidatedthat you were afraid to move?
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| | from people whogrow beautiful gardens.
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| You know, where every hosta leaf looks
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| | They will share with you how to grow that
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| like it has been polished, and every
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| | hosta, or where to get thatparticular
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| flower is perfect, and the ground has
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| | rose, or how to make compost.
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| been raked like a Japanese sand garden.
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| | On the other side of the fence, if you
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| Knowing the garden etiquette rules is
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| | are hosting a garden tour, good manners
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| sort of like knowing which fork to use at
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| | will make your guests feelmore
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| a grand dinnerparty. It helps you relax
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| | comfortable and less intimidated.
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| and enjoy the evening. So here are some
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| | Allow a little imperfection. One or two
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| tips for good garden etiquette:
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| | brown leaves on the hostas, or a droopy
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| Don't walk in the gardens. Paths are
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| | flower or something out of place will
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| made for walking on. Sometimes grass is
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| | make your guests feel more comfortable.
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| okay to walk on. It's never okay to walk
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| | Make it clear where people can walk. Put
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| in the gardens unless your host or
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| | up signs and/or rope off forbidden areas.
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| hostess tells you it is.
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| | Have a trash container available, just in
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| Don't smoke. It's not good for you, your
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| | case somebody needs to throw something
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| host or the plants.
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| | away.
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| Do not litter.
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| | Be nice. Overlook small offenses, noisy
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| Do not sample. Do not take flowers,
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| | children (as long as they aren't
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| leaves, tiny cuttings that no one would
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| | destroying anything) or other things that
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| notice or any thing else.
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| | could get your knickers in a twist.
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| No samples of any kind unless your host
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| | Provide refreshments. Refreshments can be
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| generously gives it as a gift.
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| | as elaborate as appetizers and champagne,
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| Do not go inside the house or ask to use
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| | or as simple as iced water. Refreshments
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| the bathroom. Garden tours do not
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| | aren't required, but they are a gracious
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| include the house.
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| | touch.
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| Do not bring your dog. Dogs and gardens
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| | If it is okay for people to use your
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| don't mix well.
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| | bathroom, offer it. Don't make them ask.
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| Do not bring your children, unless they
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| | Whether you are the host or an attendee,
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| are well-behaved and can enjoy the
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| | a few simple rules of garden etiquette
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| garden.
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| | make any garden show less intimidating
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| Do admire. Loudly, frequently and with
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| | and more enjoyable for all concerned.
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| many oohs and aahs.
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