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Vinca can cause major problems | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
As a gardener, I’ll admit to harboring ill will toward some of the plants that crop up in…
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Winter doesn’t mean your begonias are gone forever | Sowin n’ the trowel
Just because your hostas are starting to look about as attractive as cattle silage, don’t despair. Their roots…
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Fragrance is more than a pretty smell | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
If you favor certain plants because of their fragrance, you’re not alone. There are billions and billions of…
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Time to pull out pruners | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
Some garden jobs can wait, but other tasks done now can mean less stress in the spring.
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Too much of a good thing can turn out badly | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
It’s hard to say no to something that, on the surface, looks like such a sweet deal. Your…
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Hydrangeas and the science of color | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
Every year it seems a different plant will come into its own and shine a little brighter in…
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Keep future in mind when planting trees | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
When we first moved into our house 17 years ago, I could lie in bed on the second…
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Showcase gardens take planning, organization | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
I spent a recent Saturday volunteering as a docent at one of the five beautiful gardens on the…
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Creepy crawlies vital to environmental cycles | Sowin’ the trowel
This Northwest native is finally creeped out by creepy crawlies.
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Rhodies are good fit for island gardens | Sowin’ the Trowel
For me, nothing is more emblematic of a Northwest garden than the rhododendron. Well, except for maybe stinging…
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The return of the munching menaces | Sowin’ the trowel
Just when you thought it was safe to sit under the fruit trees, tent caterpillars have been spotted…
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Pruning to keep gardens in line
There are few things sadder for a gardener than a plant that falls short of its potential. Sometimes…
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No two gardeners have the same approach
There are two types of people in the world. The first type whisks the dirty Thanksgiving dishes away…