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Fresh faces: a West Coast viola breeder gives the inside scoop on these cool-season beauties
The next time you stock up on seeds or cell-packs of blooming violas, you can thank people like Jason Jandrew, a plant breeder at Goldsmith Seeds...
Sunset, 02/01/09 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Saving on a rainy day; Rainwater is free and pure, a tonic for plants. Here are four ways to catch and store precious winter rainfall to keep your garden lush
PLANT A RAIN GARDEN PLANT A RAIN GARDEN When rain falls in Seattle, homeowner Lyn Dillman smiles: Water that used to run down the street now...
Sunset, 01/01/09 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Plant a no-mow lawn: choose Western native grasses for a casual, easy-care meadow
Pick a grass for your area Pick a grass for your area These grasses can live on rainfall alone in their native Western ranges, and they need...
Sunset, 10/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Floating desert
If pumpkins grew on Mars, they might look like the golden barrel cactus that march across the garden atop the Getty Center in Los Angeles....
Sunset, 10/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Front-yard meadow: let foliage be the star for a rich palette and a blend of textures
DR. SEUSSIAN ELEMENTS abound in this Eugene, Oregon, garden. "I really like big, bold, boisterous plants," says landscape designer Rebecca Sams....
Sunset, 08/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Stroll through lavender
Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms erupts in blooms and fragrance this month, with the north face of California's most famous volcano providing the...
Sunset, 06/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Romance your pots: tricks and tips from a northwest gardener on turning heat-loving plants into unforgettable containers for your patio
"BLING FOR THE GARDEN" is how Jill Goodsell describes the captivating containers she uses to dress her property in Woodinville, Washington. "I want...
Sunset, 06/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Expand the deck: connect your house and yard with a multilevel destination for outdoor living
FOUR IDEAS YOU CAN USE FOUR IDEAS YOU CAN USE 1. Durable material Portland homeowners Grant and Suzanne Malin built their new deck with...
Sunset, 06/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Your perfect tomato; Homegrown tomatoes are infinitely more flavorful than anything you can buy. You've peppered us with questions—here's how to get your most luscious crop ever
How can I grow the sweetest, most flavorful tomatoes? How can I grow the sweetest, most flavorful tomatoes? A tomato's sugar content is largely...
Sunset, 05/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication -
Build your dream backyard; How one couple picked up their power tools and created a magical outdoor dining room
BLAME IT ON THE BARBECUE--a supersize stainless steel number that caught Jordan Rubin's eye. It needed a place to park outside the Seattle home...
Sunset, 05/01/08 by Jim McCausland · More from publication
