OUR BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC NORTHWEST is a gardening paradise with weather that’s generally characterized as mild. Greatly influenced by the largest body of water on the planet, our Goldilocks climate, ...

It’s the thick of spring, the prime time to get plants in the ground and watch them unfurl with the warming days. But gardening’s a funny thing—it can be a little intimidating, a hobby for the natural ...

If you live in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho, you may already know some of these beautiful backyard birds. Do you recognize ...

Think maybe I waited too long to harvest all that kale and collards? Credit: The Stranger Goldy | The Stranger Think maybe I waited too long to harvest all that kale and collards? You know all that ...

Marianne Binetti provides practical gardening insights for the Pacific Northwest. Her articles focus on seasonal plant care and advice. She talks about the benefits of local rainwater, rich in ...

The evergreen shade-loving shrub known as fatsia japonica “Spider’s Web” became a focal point for several of the winning container garden designs at the 2024 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival.

For many North Americans, bird watching is among the most popular of hobbies, right up there with gardening. The covid lockdown period increased our interest in both activities, and that interest is ...

THE NORTHWEST FLOWER & Garden Festival opens on Valentine’s Day, so it’s only natural that this year’s theme is “I Love Spring.” More than 20 impressive display gardens, a packed schedule of daily ...