Pacific Northwest Regional Report http://www.garden.org/regional/report/current/1 en-us Garden Efficiently with the Right Tools http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4358 Low-maintenance gardening means taking care of garden chores as efficiently as possible. Using the proper gardening tools for the task at hand is a key part of a low-maintenance approach. Gardening is supposed to be fun and comfortable. If it's not,...
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Resources

  • Make Your Own Stepping Stones
  • Bugs of Washington and Oregon

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Reminders

  • Harvest Peas
  • Scout for Pests
  • Water Regularly
  • Encourage Toads
  • Build a Flower Basket

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]]> Garden Efficiently with the Right Tools http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4358 Low-maintenance gardening means taking care of garden chores as efficiently as possible. Using the proper gardening tools for the task at hand is a key part of a low-maintenance approach. Gardening is supposed to be fun and comfortable. If it's not,...
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Resources

  • Make Your Own Stepping Stones
  • Bugs of Washington and Oregon

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Reminders

  • Harvest Peas
  • Scout for Pests
  • Water Regularly
  • Encourage Toads
  • Build a Flower Basket

Read More

]]> Create a Honeybee Haven http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4350 Honeybees are the most beneficial insects you can invite into your garden because they spend all spring and summer pollinating flowers. In fact, without bees, everyone would be eating mostly rice, wheat, and corn instead of the wonderful variety of...
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Resources

  • Dutchman's Breeches
  • Dividing Daffodils

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Reminders

  • Plant Bare-Root Trees and Shrubs
  • Sow Seeds of Cool-Season Veggies
  • Eliminate Chickweed
  • Harvest Scion Wood
  • Prune Raspberry and Blackberry Plants

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]]> Create a Honeybee Haven http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4350 Honeybees are the most beneficial insects you can invite into your garden because they spend all spring and summer pollinating flowers. In fact, without bees, everyone would be eating mostly rice, wheat, and corn instead of the wonderful variety of...
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Resources

  • Dutchman's Breeches
  • Dividing Daffodils

Read More

Reminders

  • Plant Bare-Root Trees and Shrubs
  • Sow Seeds of Cool-Season Veggies
  • Eliminate Chickweed
  • Harvest Scion Wood
  • Prune Raspberry and Blackberry Plants

Read More

]]> Grow a Rainbow - and Give Your Family's Nutrition a Boost http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4342 Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are good for you. But did you know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in all the different color groups in each of your meals can boost your nutrition by providing a healthy combination of vitamins and...
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Resources

  • Time-Tested Plants
  • Sticky Traps for Indoor Pests

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Reminders

  • Test Leftover Seed
  • Control Fungus Gnats
  • Consider Edible Ornamentals
  • Plant Onion Seeds
  • Add Wood Ashes

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]]> Grow a Rainbow - and Give Your Family's Nutrition a Boost http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4342 Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are good for you. But did you know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in all the different color groups in each of your meals can boost your nutrition by providing a healthy combination of vitamins and...
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Resources

  • Time-Tested Plants
  • Sticky Traps for Indoor Pests

Read More

Reminders

  • Test Leftover Seed
  • Control Fungus Gnats
  • Consider Edible Ornamentals
  • Plant Onion Seeds
  • Add Wood Ashes

Read More

]]> Easy Houseplant Propagation http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4330 When wintery weather keeps me indoors, I can still satisfy my need to garden by taking cuttings from my indoor plants. Many houseplants are easy to root in water, but I like to make a special propagation pot for my indoor project. Making a Rooting...
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Resources

  • Organic Market Gardening
  • Winter Camellia

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Reminders

  • Plant Peas
  • Check Lawns for Moisture
  • Prune Deciduous Trees
  • Start Cool-Season Vegetable Seeds
  • Apply Dormant Oil to Fruit Trees

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]]> Easy Houseplant Propagation http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4330 When wintery weather keeps me indoors, I can still satisfy my need to garden by taking cuttings from my indoor plants. Many houseplants are easy to root in water, but I like to make a special propagation pot for my indoor project. Making a Rooting...
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Resources

  • Organic Market Gardening
  • Winter Camellia

Read More

Reminders

  • Plant Peas
  • Check Lawns for Moisture
  • Prune Deciduous Trees
  • Start Cool-Season Vegetable Seeds
  • Apply Dormant Oil to Fruit Trees

Read More

]]> Debunking the Mysteries of Indoor Seed Starting http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4311 I think the more you read about starting seeds indoors, the more complex the advice becomes. That just doesn't seem right to me. Seed starting is really pretty simple. To germinate, seeds require water and a container full of potting soil. After the...
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Resources

  • Northwest Flower and Garden Show
  • Dirt Cheap Gardening

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Reminders

  • Gather Branches of Spring-Blooming Shrubs to Force Indoors
  • Apply Moss Control Products
  • Turn the Soil in Fallow Garden Beds
  • Keep Houseplant Leaves Clean
  • Remove Faded Flowers from Amaryllis

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]]> Debunking the Mysteries of Indoor Seed Starting http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4311 I think the more you read about starting seeds indoors, the more complex the advice becomes. That just doesn't seem right to me. Seed starting is really pretty simple. To germinate, seeds require water and a container full of potting soil. After the...
Read More

Resources

  • Northwest Flower and Garden Show
  • Dirt Cheap Gardening

Read More

Reminders

  • Gather Branches of Spring-Blooming Shrubs to Force Indoors
  • Apply Moss Control Products
  • Turn the Soil in Fallow Garden Beds
  • Keep Houseplant Leaves Clean
  • Remove Faded Flowers from Amaryllis

Read More

]]> Garden Efficiently with the Right Tools http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4358 Low-maintenance gardening means taking care of garden chores as efficiently as possible. Using the proper gardening tools for the task at hand is a key part of a low-maintenance approach. Gardening is supposed to be fun and comfortable. If it's not,...
Read More

Resources

  • Make Your Own Stepping Stones
  • Bugs of Washington and Oregon

Read More

Reminders

  • Harvest Peas
  • Scout for Pests
  • Water Regularly
  • Encourage Toads
  • Build a Flower Basket

Read More

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