Susan Calhoun
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Northwest Regional Reports
Luscious Peony Varieties for the Pacific Northwest
There is nothing quite like viewing the exquisite beauty of a blooming peony (Paeonia spp. and hybrids, Zones 3–9) in the garden. As a nongardener, I would purchase fresh cut…
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Northwest Regional Reports
How I Grew a Wildflower Meadow in the Pacific Northwest
It is hard to read any garden magazines or social media posts without seeing wildflower meadows. It is fun to think about dedicating a part of your garden to wildness.…
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Northwest Regional Reports
Tips for Success With Hydrangeas
Although hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 4–10) are extremely popular and seen everywhere, how to grow them is a widespread mystery. The types available are many and varied. The…
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Northwest Regional Reports
Feel-Good Gardening Through Volunteering in the Northwest
What gardener does not want to view beautiful gardens? Once a person has been bitten by the gardening bug, they often want to see other gardens, get ideas, learn about…
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Northwest Regional Reports
Snowdrops Chase Away the Winter Doldrums
Amid the sloshing, squishing, and squelching of spring in the Northwest, green tips and small white flowers start pushing through the soil. Some are up and flowering freely in January,…
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Northwest Regional Reports
Wake Up Winter with Witch Hazels
During the winter months in the Pacific Northwest, it is hard to know if it will be sunny and bright, raining cats and dogs, or a snowy winter wonderland when…
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Design
‘Carolina Primrose’ Is Not Your Grandmother’s Gladiola
Many gardeners are familiar with gladiolas. The usual response when asked about glads, however, along with a shaking of the head and a shudder, is “Not me.” No doubt they…
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Northwest Regional Reports
Intriguing Evergreens for the Northwest Garden
I love a cold frosty morning. It’s lovely to wander the garden (coffee in hand to keep my fingers warm) looking for new views of winter magic. This is the…
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Article
A Tough Tool Belt That Will Last Forever
I have several tools that I keep with me while gardening. For the longest time, I was putting them down in one place and then looking afterward for where I…
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Northwest Regional Reports
Winter Container Tips and Tricks for the Northwest
To extend the season on your porch or patio, containers built for winter are invaluable. But planting pots for cooler weather takes a little extra insight and planning. Proper hard…