Pacific Northwest Regional Reports
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Fantastic Fall Interest – Northwest
Everyone enjoys spring gardens, with the fresh foliage and colorful flowers that lift our spirits after a long, dull winter. And summer gardens are glorious, of course, with an abundance…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsDazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials
Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many Northern California gardens, particularly in summer and fall. In…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsDesigning a Hellstrip Garden, Part 1
A few years ago I ran out of space in my home garden. I then faced a major dilemma. How do I gain more space? Do I sell my home?…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsGround Covers for Part Shade
How often do you see beautiful trees and shrubs swimming in a sea of mulch and think something is wrong? Many gardeners often forget their ground-cover layer. Landscapes are complete…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsRock Roses Shine in Spring
Midspring is an amazing time of year in the garden. There is so much energy, excitement, and over-the-top color. One of my favorite plant families for this season is Cistaceace,…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsColorful Perennials for a Dry Garden
Late May into early June is a wonderful time in a Northwest garden. The coolness of the early spring days has given way to warmer daytime temperatures. The afternoons are…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsNative Flowers for Native Pollinators
The relationship between pollinators and plants is an important one. Almost 80% of the world's crop plants (grown for both food and fuel production) require pollination, as do most of…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsTips for the Best Northern California Cutting Garden
Do you love creating your very own home-grown, colorful floral arrangements, but are you constantly plundering your perennial beds for the perfect blooms? An annual cutting garden, designed and dedicated…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsField Trip Notes: Rambling Through the Rhododendrons of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens | Northern California Regional Report
Portraying itself as “47 acres of botanical bliss fronting the Pacific Ocean,” the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (MCBG) is a heavenly place to visit any time of year with its…
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Pacific Northwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Northwest
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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