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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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DesignPlant These Bulbs in Fall for Striking Blooms Come Spring
The changing sunlight and temperatures in September in the Pacific Northwest are a signal for some that it’s time to start wrapping up the garden. But it is also a…
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DesignFour Dynamo Dahlias for the Northwest Garden
When summer is in full swing, most gardens are full of color and lush foliage. As the warm days continue, however, some plants start to flag and get tired looking—but…
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Design3 Great Heat-Tolerant Grasses for the Northwest
When sitting outside in summer, I often appreciate the grasses planted in my garden. I fell in love with grasses several years ago and enjoy adding them to perennial and…
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ArticleUnusual Fall Perennials for the Northwest
In Andy Brand's article Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: "As we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our…
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DesignThere’s a Big Gardening Community Out There Waiting for You
People learn gardening from different sources. When I ask gardeners the when, why, and how of their gardens, they often tell me a story about a person who influenced their…
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DesignWild Gardens: Why You Should Embrace a Wilder Landscape
While working in your garden, do you work on cultivating every square inch of ground? Do you mow, string trim, prune, and weed throughout? Have you ever thought of leaving…
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DesignWater-Loving Perennials for the Northwest
Yes, I realize that 2021 was the hottest on record with temperatures reaching 108°F, and we can expect the weather to continue to change radically. However, along with drought-tolerant plant…
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How-ToDo Deer Eat Hydrangeas?
The arrival of late spring and early summer means just one thing here in New England: hydrangea season. The East Coast is known for the iconic displays those hydrangeas put…
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ArticleEasy Plant Propagation Shortcuts
I don’t know about you, but plant propagation has always felt like a mystery to me. There are so many ways to propagate, and each plant has different wants and…
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