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Six rules for chemical-free gardening
A garden with an abundance and diversity of flowers will attract beneficial insects to serve as natural pest predators. If a plant of any kind shows signs of distress, there are usually effective...
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Slug and snail control: Not for the faint of heart
There are many species of slugs indigenous to our region, including our famous gargantuan banana slugs, which can reach over 9 inches long and weigh a quarter of a pound. It may come as a surprise to...
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Where to pick up the perfect peony
‘Etched Salmon’ is darker at the base of the bloom, lightening slightly. The foliage encloses the bloom like an Elizabethan collar. It is one of the few peonies to win so many major awards so quickly....
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Understanding your soil
A thorough knowledge of good garden practices will help you create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and enduring. Soils in the Pacific Northwest range from the sharpest-draining sand to the...
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A sneak peek at The Less is More Garden
Use the helpful tips in The Less Is More Garden to turn your standard lot into a unique space that is beautiful, low maintenance, and the perfect fit for your family....
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Caring for peony bouquets
Peony bouquets often accent the most exceptional days of our lives. Many brides and their mothers sense that peonies in bloom will convey that romantic aura. Graceful, often fragrant, and in the full...
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Flower forms: The anatomy of peonies
‘Nosegay’, single Peonies are stunningly beautiful, easy to grow, relatively carefree, and adaptable to any garden style. They are a favorite flower everywhere they can be grown and for good reason:...
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Everything you need to know to tour the Bay’s Filoli garden estate
Spring plantings enliven the area around the reflecting pool at Filoli. William Bowers Bourn had a credo: “To fight for a just cause; to love your fellow man; to live a good life.” Take the first two...
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Gardening gifts for every budget
We always plan to make a thoughtful DIY craft, but inevitably things gets busy, and we have to make some last-minute purchases. Using some of our favorite Timber Press titles for inspiration, we’re...
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3 gift ideas for the reflective gardener
Some gardeners aren’t content to hibernate like bulbs in winter, they must continue to grow, even in the snowy season. These gardeners are easy to spot: their kitchen table becomes littered with seed...
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3 gift ideas for the garden geek
All gardeners are geeks in their own way but some gardeners dig deeper than others, seeking to discover how far the roots really go. For some people, plants are more than plants. They might be symbols...
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Enter to win!
For full contest rules click here. Click image to look inside this book: For note takers, list makers, and gardeners seeking a creative way to plan their day Millions of people have embraced both...
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Orchestrating the Ideal Site for Succulents
All great gardens are light-and-shadow experiences, and Alex Geremia’s is no exception. The tree aloe is ‘Hercules’, the blue explosions with trunks, Yucca rostrata. Alex Geremia Garden, Santa Barbara,...
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Enhancing what you have: DIY garden renovation ideas
This ingenious DIY wall is high enough to divide the garden and patio area into a room separate from the driveway, adding a pop of color visible from both sides. There might be a lot about your...
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From dull to dynamic: Professionally renovating a shaded deck
The diagonal design of the patio and the transition area echo the diagonal design of the existing deck. Included photos by Jeff Nawrocki. If you are a homeowner looking for some inspiration, or a...
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Chinese kitchen garden winter greens
All included photos by Sarah Culver. Vegetables play a large, enchanting role in Chinese meals and traditions, and a Chinese kitchen garden is rich with versatile winter staples. Read more about...
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Wildlife spectacles and “scant regard for food-chain decorum”
In her article “Birds Beware: The Praying Mantis Wants Your Brain,” Natalie Angier details the unexpected hunting habits that are driving some researchers to consider mantises a class all their own....
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Why you need to add lavender to your herb garden
All photos by Janet Loughrey. Edible herb gardens are as trendy as they are useful, and lavender can add color, fragrance, and a distinct floral flavor. With these suggestions for the best culinary...
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A haunted graveyard in miniature
Glowing jack-o’-lanterns, creaking porches, cobwebdraped windows and doors, and kids laughing and scaring each other willy-nilly are among the sights and sounds that make our spines tingle every...
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For full contest rules click here. Click image to look inside this book: Amazon.com Barnes & Noble An indie bookstore Timber Press “Designing with Succulents is inspiring, practical, and...
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