Pacific Northwest Regional Reports
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNoteworthy Euphorbia Varieties for Northern California
The genus Euphorbia includes a large and diverse group of plants, ranging from petite annuals to huge, long-lived trees, and includes plants as diverse as the much-loved Christmas poinsettia (E.…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPlants That Peak in Winter in the Northwest
Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Garden in Seattle and a leading expert on plants, discusses the often-undervalued appeal of winter gardens: “What many see as a…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsWinter Container Tips and Tricks for the Northwest
To extend the season on your porch or patio, containers built for winter are invaluable. But planting pots for cooler weather takes a little extra insight and planning. Proper hard…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsPineapple Guava: A Beautiful and Edible Small Tree
With its delicious blooms and abundant yields of late season fruit, pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana, Zones 8–11) definitely deserves a spot in the orchard or kitchen garden. But this tree…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsFall Seed Saving in the Northwest
Days are getting shorter, and there is a soft glow to the sunlight. That can only mean one thing: Fall is upon us. With this season comes a sense of…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsEasy-to-Grow Ferns for Northern California
Ferns are among the most beautiful foliage plants you can grow. With lush, handsome, beautifully textured foliage, and fabulous forms and colors, ferns are useful in the shaded landscape in…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNorthwest November Garden To-Do List
November in the Northwest can often be a wet and windy affair. The rain can make it challenging to get out in the garden without some type of rain protection,…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNorthern California November Garden To-Do List
In November the days are even shorter, the cold has set in, and with any luck, rains are a regular occurrence. Most gardeners are less inclined to spend time outdoors,…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsFall-Blooming Bulbs Extend the Northwest Gardening Season
In spring, I always look forward to bulbs bursting through the ground. Searching for precious blooms amid the wet leaves and branches provides a fun reason to wander the garden.…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsEvergreen Ground Covers for Shade in Northern California
Create an easy-care tapestry of color and texture in your shade garden, and keep pesky weeds at bay at the same time! These shade-loving, evergreen ground-huggers are all easy to…
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