Northwest Regional Reports
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Northwest Regional ReportsLuscious 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 ReportsHow 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 ReportsTips 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 ReportsPlants for the Northwest to Add to Your Shopping List
Whether you're walking through your local garden center, flipping through the pages of your favorite catalog, or scrolling the website of an online retailer, the sheer number of plant choices…
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Northwest Regional ReportsFeel-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 ReportsMarch Garden To-Do List for the Pacific Northwest
March is a wonderful month for garden inspiration. There are so many changes we start to notice here in the Pacific Northwest. The cold wet days of winter are still…
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Northwest Regional ReportsSnowdrops 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 ReportsWake 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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Northwest Regional ReportsYour Favorite Plants Improved for the Northwest
In Paul Westervelt's article on perennial upgrades, he explains the benefit of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new versions of tried-and-true plants: "After whiffing a few times,…
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Northwest Regional ReportsNorthwest: February Garden To-Do List
The month of February can be a bit of a challenge for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. During this month we often have some of our coldest days, lots of…
