Northwest - Fine Gardening
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Design
Jeanne’s Spring Garden in Washington
Happy Friday, GPODers! We're ending the week on the West Coast with Jeanne Erdahl in Washington, just outside of Seattle. Jeanne's garden started as a blank slate, with nothing growing…
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How-To
Endangered Plants in the Pacific Northwest
Native plant populations can be threatened in several different ways. Habitat loss—due to urban development, logging, farming, and other human activities—can quickly wipe out entire plant colonies. Vigorous non-native grasses,…
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Cherry’s May Garden in British Columbia
Happy Friday, GPODers! We’re ending this week of mainly May gardens with an update from Cherry Ong in Richmond, British Columbia. Cherry’s name might be most synonymous with the incredible…
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Design
Heidi’s Pots, Plants, and Yard Art in Washington
Hi GPODers! One of the many reasons I love the Garden Photo of the Day community is because of the many diverse gardening stories we get to hear. From lifelong…
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Lila’s Azaleas in Washington
Hi GPODers! Last week we got a springtime update from Lila Johnson in Mill Creek, Washington (Spring Greens and Purples in the PNW). Her photos focused on the fresh green…
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Linda’s Garden on a Mountain in the PNW
Hi GPODers! A big move is always rife with challenges: adjusting to an unfamiliar neighborhood, saying goodbye to loved ones, discovering your new favorite spots in town, acclimating to a…
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Spring Flowering Shrubs in Diana’s Washington Garden
Hi GPODers! Spring is alive in the Pacific Northwest and submissions from Washington gardeners have flooded the GPOD inbox. Yesterday we got an update from Lila Johnson in Mill Creek,…
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Spring Greens and Purples in the PNW
Hi GPODers! Yesterday we got an update from Beth Tucker, a frequent contributor based in North Carolina (check that out here if you missed it: Irises and More). Today we’re…
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Design
Growing Hardy Agapanthus in the Pacific Northwest
Agapanthus (Agapanthus campanulatus) is a beautiful perennial in the Pacific Northwest. The vibrant blooms provide cool-toned colors in summer, and the pest-free foliage is gorgeous. Nothing is better than watching…
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Design
How Lawn Replacement Brings Beauty, Sanctuary, and Habitat to Summerhome Garden
In the world of gardening, terms like naturalistic, xeric, and climate-resilient have become buzzwords for a gardening style that uses less water, fosters biodiversity, and adapts to climate change.…