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ArticleGarden Makeover: From Blank Slate to Cozy Space
Cherry and Raymond Ong knew that it would be impossible to re-create the lush tropics of their native Philippines at their home in British Columbia. But they also knew that…
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ArticleSetting the Record Straight on Glyphosate
Every summer, I pull weeds from the gravel under our deck, and last summer was no exception. First, I pulled the big weeds, then I began pulling the smaller ones.…
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How-ToA Different Approach to Crop Rotation
If you grew carrots, tomatoes, and beans this year, you’ll want to add a reminder to your to-do list next spring: Rotate. Crop rotation is a practice whereby gardeners plan…
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Kitchen GardeningDouble-Duty Edibles
An edible garden can conjure up visions of overflowing vines of summer tomatoes, oodles of green beans, fresh basil—and lots of work. If your goal is to be eating from…
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How-ToTwo Ways to Prune New Fruit Trees
Pruning is an art and a science. And with fruit trees, it is essential for health and robust harvests. Mature fruit trees are pruned annually to maintain their size and…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plant This, Not That – Southern California
Overused: ‘Little John’ callistemon (Callistemon ‘Little John’) 1. Coral Fountain Name: Russelia equisetiformis USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Size: 2 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plant This With That – Southeast
PLANT THIS: ‘Antonow’s Blue’ honey bush Name: Melianthus major ‘Antonow’s Blue’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 Size: Up to 8 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to…
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ArticleDesigning with Conifers
There are some good reasons (beyond disease resistance and low maintenance) why I decided to plant my 1-acre garden with more than 100 conifers. They have vibrant colors and…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Uncommon & Unfussy Plants – Northwest
Three-leaved bittercress Name: Cardamine trifolia USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: 4 to 6 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide Conditions: Light to dappled shade; well-drained soil…
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ArticleUncommon and Unfussy Plants
The descriptions “rare” and “unusual” are too often synonymous with “delicate” and “fussy”—a warning to any gardener that a plant might take more effort than it’s worth. And yet, there…
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