Oregon - Fine Gardening
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How-ToEndangered 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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DesignGrowing 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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DesignHow 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.…
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Design5 Planting Plans for Mixed Sun and Shade Garden Beds
Designing a garden that unites sun and shade can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a compromise in beauty. While the lack of sunlight in some areas…
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DesignMake It Wild: How to Create a Simple Wildlife Pond
Spring is stirring here in the Pacific Northwest. After a stretch of sunny days and mild nights in the upper 40s, plants and insects are waking up. I can already…
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DesignGreat Native Perennials for Your Region
In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…
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DesignGrow a Garden Retreat That Bridges Sun and Shade
Oftentimes what works in life during your 30s and 40s isn’t sustainable later on; this is especially true when it comes to gardening. After more than three decades as a…
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How-ToHow to Grow Tomatoes in Pots or Containers
Growing tomatoes in containers can yield great results. Container life can also help gardeners overcome some of the challenging conditions of the Southwest, such as low-fertility soils. However, not all…
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ArticleA Summer to Remember in Michael and Don’s Oregon Garden
Hi GPODers! Today we're returning to a garden we've gotten updates on for over a decade! Michael Follose first shared his Oregon garden in 2011 (Michael’s Garden in Oregon), and…
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DesignKaren’s Garden Goes From Blank Slate to Bounty
Hi GPODers and Happy Monday! We're starting the week off in Oregon, in the garden of Karen and Randy Hopson. Divided into different sections, but all flowing together harmoniously with…
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