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Our choice crops: tasty, vigorous, productive fruits and vegetables
BARLEY BARLEY ('Lacey') A malting type developed for brewing [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHILES Thick-fleshed, mild poblano; spicy serrano...
Sunset, 08/01/08 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Family courtyard: a new fence turns an unused front garden into an outdoor room
MORE LIVING SPACE can be hard to find on a small lot, especially if you don't want to spend big bucks to remodel the house. Dana Granoski...
Sunset, 10/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Small-garden secrets: a tiny urban backyard finds creative uses for space and materials
OPEN AREAS and intimate nooks: That was what landscape architect Tomi Kobara wanted from a makeover of her Oakland garden. Part of the challenge of...
Sunset, 08/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Circular patios: five great examples from around the West, plus how to build your own
THERE'S SOMETHING inherently comforting about a circle. Put yourself in the center of a circular patio, for instance, and its gentle curves seem to...
Sunset, 07/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Urban oasis: turn an unused courtyard into a private retreat with multiple areas for outdoor living
IT'S A CLASSIC SCENARIO: A house gets remodeled, and suddenly the garden doesn't work anymore. That's what happened to this Denver property,...
Sunset, 05/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Garden-fresh melons: plant heirloom varieties now to harvest in midsummer
SWEET, SUCCULENT MELONS are an irresistible summer treat. Plucked fresh from the vine at the peak of ripeness, melons have a flavor that is tough...
Sunset, 05/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Trailers for containers: small-leafed plants with long, supple stems are perfect for softening hard edges. Use two or three kinds to create a fringe of green around upright plants, or display them singly on a tabletop
TRAILING PLANTS make good container gardens even better. Their long stems spill over pot edges and tumble down the sides, creating a drapery of...
Sunset, 04/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
Dream gardens: presenting the top winners of our Dream Garden Awards: all are inspiring spaces for living and entertaining. Plus each has something extra—a dash of dream quality
Grand prize Grand prize Walnut Creek, California The perfect garden for entertaining can also work for quiet relaxation--even in a small space....
Sunset, 03/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
3 great borders: choose your favorite, and plant soon for bloom in summer
EVERY GARDEN DESERVES a colorful border brimming with flowers, foliage, and blooming shrubs. You can plant one anywhere--along a front walk, beside...
Sunset, 02/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication -
How to grow sweet peppers: choose the best varieties for color, shape, and flavor
HOMEGROWN SWEET PEPPERS are packed with flavor, whether you serve them fresh, sauteed, or roasted. Grow a single variety and you'll discover that...
Sunset, 02/01/07 by Lauren Bonar Swezey · More from publication
