Richie Steffen
Richie Steffen is executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle.
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Southwest Regional Reports4 Must-Have Plants for the Northwest
As garden centers start to open their doors for the season (and we get ready to run into them with open arms), we decided to ask some regional experts what…
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Northwest Regional Reports4 Outstanding Spring Plants for the Northwest
We all have certain plants that immediately come to mind when thinking of a garden in spring. For many, these are daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths skirting the trunks of flowering magnolias,…
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Northwest Regional ReportsBest Native Woodies for the Northwest
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Tough Plants—Northwest
See regional picks for tough pretty plants, and read the article by Julie Lane Gray for even more ideas. It’s important to define first what I mean by a “tough”…
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Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Seasonal Combo—Northwest
1. ‘All Gold’ Japanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ Zones: 5–8 Size: 12 to 15 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil…
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Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Northwest
See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…
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Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Fantastic Fall Interest – Northwest
Everyone enjoys spring gardens, with the fresh foliage and colorful flowers that lift our spirits after a long, dull winter. And summer gardens are glorious, of course, with an abundance…
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Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Northwest
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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DesignRegional Picks: Underused Perennials – Northwest
1. Hardy Begonia Name: Begonia grandis Zones: 6–9 Size: 24 to 30 inches tall and wide Conditions: Morning sun or dappled shade; consistently moist, well-drained soil Native Range: Japan and…
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Northwest Regional ReportsConifers for Gardens in the Northwest
See regional picks for conifers, and read the article by Andrew Brand for even more ideas. “Evergreen conifers provide the bones for any landscape. They offer a variety of colors,…
