No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening Winner!
Jeavonna Chapman received a great holiday gift. Her own free copy of No Nonsense Gardening. Though she killed her first plant at age 4, that didn't stop her.
View ArticleHot Plant Introductions from the Cool Pacific Northwest: Terra Nova
Dan Heims, founder of Terra Nova Nursery in Portland, says his "rock star" idol is Luther Burbank. Well, Dan's another hybridizing hero, churning out great plants for gardeners across the country....
View ArticleGardens Go Hollywood at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
It didn’t take long to get into the Hollywood vibe at the kick-off of the 2013 Northwest Flower & Garden Show this week. From the moment they arrived, excited visitors were treated to a riotous...
View ArticleGarden Design Basics: A Battle Between Stuff and Space
Before getting carried away creating stunning foliage and floral compositions, it pays to figure out the "stuff-to-space" ratio.
View ArticleSkip the Theme Parks -- Head for Orlando's Leu Gardens!
Sometimes getting lost leads to fantastic treasures, like stumbling upon the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida
View ArticleTips for Selling Your Garden (er, Home) Part 1
With housing sales picking up, you might be considering putting your house on the market. The garden you've loved and labored over can help you sell or it might be a turn-off for your potential buyer.
View ArticleTips for Selling Your Garden (er, Home) Part 2
Once you've gotten your potential home buyer out of the car, it's time to make them feel like this is a place where they can fulfill their dreams and set down roots, figuratively and literally. Read on...
View ArticleWhen You Buy a House, You Buy A Garden, Part 3
Let's finish up by looking at how surrounding properties can affect your garden, the pluses and minuses of mature trees and whether you'll be inheriting maintenance headaches.
View ArticleWhen You Buy a House, You Buy A Garden, Part 2
It's open house day and you've been impressed by the curb appeal, considered how you'll live in your garden and how weather patterns affect your comfort and which plants you can grow. Now let's look at...
View ArticleWhen You Buy a House, You Buy A Garden, Part 1
Are you thinking about buying a new home? Whether you're upsizing, downsizing or relocating, here are some vital tips on what to look for before you make an offer.
View ArticleDownton Abbey Meets Madmen in a Santa Barbara Garden, Pt. I
Sometimes garden designers are confronted with a "Women are from Venus; men are from Mars" situation -- a couple with decidedly different visions for their garden. Sound like something you're dealing...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Meets Madmen in a Santa Barbara Garden, Pt. II
In part one of this article, I introduced you to a not uncommon situation I've encountered in my design work: the "Women Are From Venus and Men Are from Mars" dilemma. But if partners play nicely, they...
View ArticleGreat Stocking Stuffer: "Foolproof Plants for Small Gardens" Meets Cyber Monday
You don't have to be a techie to put this power-packed plant-finding app to great use. "Foolproof Plants for Small Gardens" makes it easy.
View Article4 Hot Design Tips from Portland Yard, Garden & Patio Show, Pt.I
Eager to improve your design chops? There’s nothing better than taking in a local garden show. That’s where you’ll find talented designers and builders displaying a broad range of garden styles to...
View Article4 Hot Design Tips from Portland Yard, Garden & Patio Show, Pt. II
Eager to improve your design chops? There’s nothing better than taking in a local garden show. That’s where you’ll find talented designers and builders displaying a broad range of garden styles to...
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