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    More Sunflowers, More Wildlife

    Today’s photos come from Lisa McMillin in Boise, Idaho. I live in Boise’s historic North End, in a bungalow more than 100 years old. I’ve been gardening for 30 years,…

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    Designing a Hellstrip Garden, Part 1

    A few years ago I ran out of space in my home garden. I then faced a major dilemma. How do I gain more space? Do I sell my home?…

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    Ground Covers for Part Shade

    How often do you see beautiful trees and shrubs swimming in a sea of mulch and think something is wrong? Many gardeners often forget their ground-cover layer. Landscapes are complete…

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    Rock Roses Shine in Spring

    Midspring is an amazing time of year in the garden. There is so much energy, excitement, and over-the-top color. One of my favorite plant families for this season is Cistaceace,…

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    From Zero to Garden in 18 Months

    Today’s photos come from Lori Ann Fowler. I wanted to submit some photos of my husband's garden at our home in Newhalem, Washington. I say "my husband's garden" simply because…

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    Colorful Perennials for a Dry Garden

    Late May into early June is a wonderful time in a Northwest garden. The coolness of the early spring days has given way to warmer daytime temperatures. The afternoons are…

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    Making a Cottage Garden

    Welcome to Melina Mantey’s garden. Color has always been a priority in my garden. The brighter and more diverse, the better. When I first started out, I was aware there…

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    Patty’s Spring Favorites

    Welcome to spring favorites in Patty Clark’s garden. It has been a couple of years since I have posted photos of my rural garden in the Yakima Valley in Washington.…

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    Winter Damage and Spring Recovery

    Today Karla Roady in Roseburg, Oregon, is sharing some highs and lows from her garden. It is a good reminder that not everything in the garden is always perfect, but…

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    Best Fragrant Perennials – Northwest

    Sweet woodruff name: Galium odoratum usda hardiness zones: 5 to 8 size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 1 to 2 feet wide conditions: Partial to full shade; moist soil…