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DesignGet New Ideas from the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival
One of my favorite things about February has always been the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival in Seattle. I first attended back in 1999 and could hardly believe my eyes.…
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DesignJim’s Portland Garden
Today we’re in Portland, Oregon, visiting Jim Rondone’s beautiful garden. While the more widely planted eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis, Zones 5–9) is native to the eastern half of North America,…
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DesignFestive Greenery—Bringing the Outside In
As the winter creeps up and frost is evident in the world around us, many of us consider ways to stay connected with and enjoy the beauty of nature indoors.…
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DesignLate-Winter and Early-Spring Bloomers for the Northwest
In Jason Reeves' article Plants That Bloom in Late Winter or Early Spring, he discusses how plants that bloom during the coldest time of the year, often go underappreciated: "Some…
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DesignChanges in Michael’s Garden
My name is Michael Follose, and since my last submission (Michael's Garden in Oregon and Returning to a Garden After Almost a Decade ), I’ve had two birch (Betula) trees…
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DesignOrnamental Plants With Berries for Winter Birds in the Northwest
While many of us may recall learning in school about the phenomenon of bird migration, some in the Pacific Northwest may not be aware that our area is a migratory…
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DesignJoel’s Flowers
Today’s photos are from Joel, who gardens in the Pacific Northwest. The big purple flower heads of an allium have attracted a honeybee looking for pollen and nectar. This brilliant…
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DesignTrees With Great Fall Color for the Northwest
Although summer is a great and botanically bountiful season, fall is always a much-welcome time of year—especially after the heat of summer. I love living in the Northwest. The extremes…
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Design7 Great Pumpkins for the Northwest
As fall swiftly approaches in the Pacific Northwest I start to look forward to harvesting pumpkins. In my area there are several places to purchase pumpkins for fall eating and…
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DesignInteresting Broadleaf Evergreens for the Northwest
In an episode of Fine Gardening's podcast, Let’s Argue About Plants, the hosts discuss the importance of evergreen plants, and the particular perks of broadleaf evergreens: “The key to any…
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