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    Plants That Can Weather Winter’s Worst

    When you live in a cold climate, winter can wreak havoc on your plants. During cold, dry, windy winters, perennials can die by spring from desiccation, while during cold, wet,…

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    Small Trees That Like Shade

    A tiny shady spot in need of year-round structure: This is a scenario that gives even the most seasoned gardener nightmares. But areas like this are in every landscape—whether it’s…

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    Tatyana’s gazebo in winter

    Today's photos are from Tatyana Searcy on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state. Tatyana says, "Winter is the time when I really appreciate my metal gazebo, which can be seen…

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    Nancy’s garden in Oregon

    Today's photos are from Nancy Sarpola. She says, "We garden on a 1/4 acre hillside lot in Corvallis, Oregon. We have a large patio, grassy area, and paths with densely…

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    Regional Picks: Four Season Interest – Northwest

    1. Strawberry Tree Name: Arbutus unedo USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Size: 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…

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    Stacie’s winter gardens in Washington state…and a GIVEAWAY!

    Today's photos are from Stacie Crooks in Seattle, Washington. Stacie is a long-time Fine Gardening author (see a couple of her contributions to the magazine HERE and HERE), and we're…

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    Regional Picks: Perennial Hole Fillers – Northwest

      1. ‘Georgia Blue’ Speedwell Name: Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 Size: 6 inches tall and 1 foot wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…

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    The beginning of the end of summer

    With Michelle still recovering, I'll do a guest turn today and offer up the August image from the 2012 Fine Gardening Wall Calendar. August has just arrived, and this landscape, designed…

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    READER PHOTOS! Laura’s garden in Washington state

    Today's photos are from Laura Kokesh in Redmond, Washington. Laura says, "I live in Trilogy out on Novelty Hill area of Redmond. I have been designing and changing my garden…

  • Shelley's container designs in British Columbia
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    Shelley’s Container Designs

    Today's photos, yet again, are from Cherry Ong in Richmond, British Columbia. And once again, they're not from her garden, but rather from container designer Shelley Brignall at Phoenix Perennials...