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Basic Things You Need to Know About Growing Roses

Love roses? Want to plant them? Read on!

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The Camellia, Winter Wonders, Add Them to Your Winter Landscape

A look at the Camellias that can be grown and flower in the dreary winter months from November to February in the maritime climate of the Pacific Northwest.

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Preparation Before Planting

This describes how to prepare your ground before planting to ensure the best success your with newly planted trees or plants. Many people will have this misconception that early November is not a good time of year for planting however; this is the time of year you should plant many of your bare-root trees and shrubs, including roses.

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Putting Your Garden to Rest for Winter

An article on a tried and true method to use as a cover for your garden in winter, and how to make new gardens using this same easy method.

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March on Into Spring in The Northwest

Tips and guides to seed starting, varieties suited to the Pacific Northwest, avoiding the tomato blight and the use of sterile mediums.

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It is That Time of Year for Soil Preparation

Preparing garden soil for the next season.

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Making Vegetable Beds From Neglected Land and Tough Soil

If you’ve given up on a backyard, an old home, or neglected land, think twice about it. There’s plenty of power in that old, neglected or rough soil for growing food. By getting started on a vegetable bed now, you can make a difference for generations to come. So start farming something. Read on to learn how we’ve managed to create fresh crops from untouched, neglected, and rough land. You’ll quickly learn how to make a vegetable bed with a few simple tools and a positive attitude.

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Secrets to Orchid Growing

Orchids have always been one of my flowers. They are so beautiful but I have also learned these beauties are not all that easy to care for.

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Fertilizer

The boring intricacies of fertilizer.

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Starting a New Garden Bed

Learn how to make a new garden bed for your veggies, fruits or flowers. Its as easy as 1-2-3.