Sue Goetz
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Pacific Northwest
Common yarrow Achillea millefolium Zones: 3–9 Size: 1 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; adaptable to a wide range of soil types Native range: Temperate North America,…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlants That the Herbivores Will Avoid in the Northwest
Fionuala Campion says in her article, Dazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials, "Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsDrought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Northwest
According to NASA Earth Observatory, one-third of the United States experienced some level of drought in 2020. Unfortunately, we know this was not a random anomaly but an increasing trend with…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlants for Birds in the Northwest
As William Cullina mentions in his article on plants for birds, the sad reality is songbirds are disappearing: “Habitat loss, pesticides, and the accompanying decline of insect populations have contributed…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Hot-Colored Plants – Northwest
1. ‘Firefly’ Heather Name: Calluna vulgaris ‘Firefly’ USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 7 Size: 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil This sweet little evergreen has a…
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How-To3 Salvaged and Repurposed Container-Garden Planter Ideas
It’s no secret that potted annuals and tropicals and Vietnamese ceramics are usually kinder on the eyes than on the wallet. But if you don’t feel like splurging this year,…
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