Richie Steffen
Richie Steffen is a contributing editor and the executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle.
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Pacific Northwest
1. Chinese Kousa Dogwood Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis Zones: 5–8 Size: 15 to 30 feet tall and 12 to 25 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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DesignExciting Broadleaf Evergreens
There are few groups of plants more valuable in the garden than broadleaf evergreens. They give the garden structure and interest when not much else is going on. This varied…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsEvergreen Perennials for the Pacific Northwest
Himalayan maidenhair fern Adiantum venustum Zones: 5–8 Size: 6 to 8 inches tall and 36 to 42 inches wide Conditions: Partial shade; well-drained soil Native range: China, the Himalayas Luscious…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPeak-Season Perennials for the Northwest
While we would all ideally have gardens that look at their peak in every season, the reality is often far from that ideal. Very few of us have all the…
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DesignFabulous Foliage in a Shade Plant: ‘Spotty Dotty’ Mayapple
There are times when, as an avid collector, I see a special plant for the first time and feel a desire start to bubble up. I try desperately not to…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsLate-Winter and Early-Spring Bloomers for the Northwest
In Jason Reeves' article Plants That Bloom in Late Winter or Early Spring, he discusses how plants that bloom during the coldest time of the year, often go underappreciated: "Some…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsUnusual Fall Perennials for the Northwest
In Andy Brand's article Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: "As we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our…
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Pacific 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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How-ToMaking the Most of Microclimates in the Winter Garden
Every garden has microclimates—small spaces that stay a little warmer or don’t catch the cold north winds, allowing you to grow a more delicate plant or provide extra care for…
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DesignWinter Interest From the Ground Up
As the last autumn leaves reluctantly drop and as bare seed heads stand tall in the field, we can no longer deny that winter is upon us. Our lush summer…
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