Lately on my daily walks, I find myself dreaming into the past. Not that long ago, probably less than a century, our back yards looked much like the magnificent forests that draw zillions of visitors ...

As a region that encompasses states and provinces that border coastal areas, the Pacific Northwest is considered temperate overall. But inland areas of the region, as well as higher elevations, can ...

Make gardening a breeze with these easy-care native plants. Natives are beneficial for local wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Goatsbeard, which is also known as the native version of ...

The Pacific Northwest is characterized by primarily temperate conditions, although a few areas have very hot summers and deeply cold winters. The area runs the gamut when it comes to soil conditions, ...

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris, and anyone wondering where the birdies is should look no further than your local fern gully. With the arrival of nice weather, it’s time to get yourself an ...

WE’RE A SMALL but determined group, those of us who raise tropical and subtropical plants in our gardens. We understand some of you believe we should stick to traditional Northwest plants. What’s ...

What looks great in your garden right now? Besides daffodils and tulips, many exotic (aka non-native) ornamentals are not yet strutting their stuff. Indeed, after spring bulbs have faded, many gardens ...