Pacific Northwest Regional Reports
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsHow to Design Dense Garden Beds in the Northwest
While walking along a forest path today, I stepped over Douglas fir cones (Pseudotsuga menziesii, Zones 4–7) all around the base of a tree—a sure sign in the Pacific Northwest…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsGrowing Nerine Lilies in the Northwest
I'm not sure how being curious about something turns into interest, or how an interest turns into a collection. I'm also not sure when a collection suddenly turns into an…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsEnchanting Evening Fragrances for Northern California
After a hectic day's work, a gardener unwinds quickest with a relaxing visit to the garden. We stroll pathways, peruse perennial borders, and perhaps harvest veggies or blooms to bring…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNorthern California October Garden To-Do List
October's weather usually surprises us with heatwaves which make way for rainstorms. Nighttime temperatures often dip dramatically enough to bring frost to your garden. Days are noticeably shorter and fall…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsBest Native Woodies for California
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsBest Native Woodies for the Northwest
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNorthwest October Garden To-Do List
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful season, and October is the best month of autumn. While it is the start of the rainy season, there are also lingering…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsTropical Late-Season Interest for the Northwest
Imagine spending the day in a tropical paradise without having to travel anywhere! Late-season tropical gardens can create a striking look in the Pacific Northwest. By selecting the most appropriate…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsTips and Tricks for Gardening in Containers
Are you confined to a balcony, deck, or patio and yet yearn to embrace your passion for all things horticultural? You have no reason to contain your enthusiasm. A window…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsGrowing Lavender in Northern California
Lavender (Lavandula spp. and cvs., Zones 4–10) is a member of the mint family and a genus that contains 47 known species with over 400 named varieties. It's rugged, easy…
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