Northwest - Page 43 of 46 - Fine Gardening
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READER PHOTO! Marilyn’s garden in Washington state
Today's photos are from Marilyn Buergel in Spokane, Washington. She says, "I had this mirror left from a remodel in the basement. My neighbor and friend helped me (he did…
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READER PHOTOS! Bulking up for a long winter
Today's photos, like yesterday's, are from Eamonn Hughes in Wilsonville, Oregon. The first is a shot of the baby koi in his pond, getting one last feeding before settling in…
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READER PHOTOS! Eamonn’s garden in Oregon
Today's photos are from Eamonn Hughes in Wilsonville, Oregon. He says, "Fall has certainly arrived in the Pacific Northwest with some hard frosts already under our belts. I thought I…
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Regional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives – Northwest
Invasive - Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii and cvs.) 1. Meyer Lilac Name: Syringa meyeri USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: 6 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full…
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Lounging in the lady’s mantle
In Barbara Blossom Ashmun's garden in Portland, Oregon, lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7) makes the perfect billowy bed for a reclining duo. Barbara is a garden designer…
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A reflection steals the show
This container grouping in Laura Crockett's garden is successful because of several different factors. The screen behind the pots makes the plantings stand out beautifully, mking the plantings stand...
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Designing in black and white
This combo in Laura Crockett's garden in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a study in strong contrasts. The black pot and burgundy-leaved eucomis create lots of excitement when combined with the silvery…
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A multipurpose wall with wow-factor
This stunning metal wall in Laura Crocket's garden in Hillsboro, Oregon, serves several purposes. It serves as a backdrop for dramatic plantings on the public side, creating strong color contrasts...
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A different perspective, just as good
We featured Laura Crockett's garden in the magazine way back in the August 2005 issue, and ever since, I think of her garden as one of my all-time favorites. Laura…
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Regional Picks: Summer Standouts – Northwest
1. Globe Artichoke Name: Cynara scolymus USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Size: 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil…