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Fall is, yes, the perfect time to work in the yard
I know that some of you might think that I just pontificate to amuse myself and that I…
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Plant winter containers for beautiful foliage, textures
Judging from the attendance for our fall container class last week (more than 90) it is encouraging to…
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Six areas to pay attention to in the autumn
Fall is an excellent time to plant just about anything. You can plant new shrubs and trees, perennials,…
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Your garden deserves a drink during the dog days of August
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were traveling down U.S. 97 in Eastern Oregon on…
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Say hello to high summer
What a strange year this has been. It feels like we have yet to experience summer. A couple…
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Get to know our beautiful Northwest nativars
Every year we have thousands of new words added to our English dictionary, many of them coming from…
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Attract bees, other pollinators to your garden with lots of flowers
I think most gardeners are aware that bees are in decline. Bee keepers in particular have seen high…
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July is time to take stock of your garden
July is an interesting month in the Northwest. Often it is a time for a second start in…
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The promise and frustration of an early spring
Now that we have finished the first six months of the year, I feel compelled to report on…