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...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleGardening 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...
View ArticleFlower 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:...
View ArticleCaring 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...
View ArticleA 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....
View ArticleUnderstanding 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...
View ArticleWhere 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....
View ArticleSlug 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...
View ArticleSix 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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