Pacific Northwest
September, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
Caring For Garden Tools
When I began gardening, it didn't occur to me that I needed to know how to care for tools. I wanted to garden, not spend my time cleaning and sharpening pruning shears and shovels. Besides, why would I want to bother caring for tools when new ones were...
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Resources
Books
Rhododendrons and Azaleas Geoff Bryant, author of Rhododendrons and Azaleas (Firefly Books, 2001; $16.95), writes that,...
Favorite or New Plant
Mahonia A Shrub for All Seasons In a quest to extend the season of interest in my garden, Oregon grape ( Mahonia aquifolium ) was...
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Regional Reminders
- Replace Lawn with Ground Cover
- Plant Cool-Season Pansies
- Divide Perennials
- Move Houseplants Indoors
- Coax Poinsettias into Bloom
