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Lab Report: Microplastics in Gardens and Landscaping

Spring 2026 Plastics include a variety of common polymers. They're found in many garden products including polyethylene sheeting, polyvinyl chloride pipes...

Portland Botanical Gardens: Part 1

Winter 2025When I mention that I’ve been working with Portland Botanical Gardens, the conversation often turns to how surprising it...

Lab Report: Climate Change in the Garden

Fall 2025 The “Lab Report” column features a review of recent studies that are relevant to gardeners, designers, and horticulturists in...

What it Takes to Revitalize a Legend

Summer 2025 All photos courtesy of Nan Sterman, Waterwise GardenerSometimes, if you’re lucky and prepared, serendipity comes calling in a career....

Florence Bellis, Changing Spring

Spring 2025 While not a household name in the realm of horticulture, Florence Bellis single-handedly changed the gardening world surrounding the...

Lab Report: Meet the Garden Ecology Lab

Spring 2025 Welcome to the launch of the new “Lab Report” column, where we will review three to four studies...

From the Archives: The Most Lively Art

From Pacific Horticulture Summer 1979 Issue (Vol. 40 / No. 02)Gardening is many things – science, skill, exercise, recreation, education...

Innovative Programs for New Careers in Horticulture with Garden Futurists UC Davis

Summer 2024 Listen to the podcast here.Garden Futurist is highlighting examples of innovative programs in the Pacific region that are truly preparing...