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Gardens: Articles from The Editorial Side

We happen upon gardening inspiration all the time–an exciting new plant combo spotted on an apartment balcony here, a master gardener’s open garden tour there. We love to share the latest sights that have us seeing new plants and old plants in new ways.

Winter Greenery

Winter Greenery

Winter doesn't have to be a barren time. With some planning you can create an appearance of lushness in the garden with an abundance of winter greenery to enjoy outdoors and indoors.   Well-behaved Ivy and relatives People get a bit nervous about planting...

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poking around the winter garden

poking around the winter garden

Am I alone in finding little inspiration in the winter beds? Or so I imagine, until I put on my galoshes and go out for a stroll. Oh sure, squishy mud O'plenty. But seems there are some wonders to behold if I don't sit inside and sulk. The Covid doesn't help--though...

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Wintertime Greetings

Wintertime Greetings

Plenty of garden goodness out there still, at least around the Pacific Northwest. Here are a few shots from my Concordia Neighborhood walkabouts. There are a couple Yucca rostratas in my garden, but these are is in a neighbors' front yard. Form, texture, hardiness: it...

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Editing Season in the Garden

Editing Season in the Garden

It's that time of year when imprudent planting decision make themselves known. Labor Day already, can you believe it? At any rate,  I'm editing heck out of the garden. Noting where plants have flopped, too little sun. Or plants are fried, too much sun. Also looking at...

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Plants on the Rise

Plants on the Rise

Hello out there. Hope you're all doing well and enjoying your gardens. I've been busy dragging my heels on gardening posts, because, well, you know. Covid-19 has everything all out of whack. In good news department, mail order biz for plants has been hopping. If...

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Ferns: got a thing going on

Ferns: got a thing going on

Is it me, or we all falling back in love with ferns. Maybe I'm late to the party. But so many groovy fronds out there. With some 424 ferns on plantlust, it's hard to pick a favorite. I like them all. Who is with me? Our Sebright Nursery Inventory is freshly updated...

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