Oregon - Fine Gardening
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A 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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Karen’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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Nancy’s Oregon Garden in Fall
Hi GPODers! We're visiting Nancy Sarpola in Corvallis, Oregon today, and diving into another incredible fall garden. Nancy has submitted her garden several times over the years (December in an Oregon…
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Karen’s Oregon Garden Through the Seasons
Hi GPODers! Today we get to see another garden transform over the course of the last year. (If you missed yesterday's 2024 garden highlights, check that out here: Phyllis’s Garden…
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Fabulous Annuals for Fall Containers
One of the best things about gardening in Northern California (and the wider Pacific Northwest) is that there’s seldom any true downtime. With our wonderful weather, we can enjoy our…
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The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region
When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Quince and Using Their Fruit
The topic of fruiting quince came up the other day when a friend shared just how productive his tree was shaping up to be this year. Everyone present enthusiastically chimed…
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Great Perennial Plants for Shady Garden Containers in the Pacific Northwest
Shade gardens are some of the most beautiful and rewarding gardens you can create. No one can resist the cool welcome that dappled areas of the landscape offer in the…
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Spectacular Summer Flowering Bulbs for the Pacific Northwest
Spring is fading fast, and memories of the daffodil and tulip bulbs that we filled our beds and containers with are starting to fade also. Now is the time to…
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Plants That Take Sun and Shade for the Pacific Northwest
1. Chinese Kousa Dogwood Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis Zones: 5–8 Size: 15 to 30 feet tall and 12 to 25 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…