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DesignExciting Evergreens for the Northwest
Evergreens are crucial to achieving varied texture and form, as well as the key to any successful four-season garden. Unfortunately, many gardeners would put a lot of evergreens in the…
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How-ToTips on Buying and Planting Trees and Shrubs in Fall for the Northwest
I really like the changing of the seasons in the Northwest, and I especially enjoy October. The weather finally starts to cool down from the summer heat, and the refreshing…
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DesignHow to Design Dense Garden Beds in the Northwest
While walking along a forest path today, I stepped over Douglas fir cones (Pseudotsuga menziesii, Zones 4–7) all around the base of a tree—a sure sign in the Pacific Northwest…
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DesignGrowing Nerine Lilies in the Northwest
I'm not sure how being curious about something turns into interest, or how an interest turns into a collection. I'm also not sure when a collection suddenly turns into an…
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DesignLots of Flowers in a Small City Lot
My name is Emily Kozie, and I garden in Seattle on a small city lot. Here’s a favorite photo from my garden. It shows my shrub rose ‘Lady Elsie May’…
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DesignBest 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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DesignA Cohesive Garden Built From Uncommon Plants
If I were to describe my garden as a collector’s garden, what would come to mind? Would you see an attractive, relaxing garden? Someplace you’d like to be? Or would…
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How-ToNorthwest October Garden To-Do List
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful season, and October is the best month of autumn. While it is the start of the rainy season, there are also lingering…
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DesignTropical Late-Season Interest for the Northwest
Imagine spending the day in a tropical paradise without having to travel anywhere! Late-season tropical gardens can create a striking look in the Pacific Northwest. By selecting the most appropriate…
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DesignGardening on the Oregon Coast
Today we’re in Peggy Rupert’s garden in Brookings, Oregon. We visited her garden before (Giant Snapdragons) shortly after she moved from Reno, Nevada. It is fun to be back in…
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