A Currant Affair
Decidedly underused, the genus Ribes is available in a dizzying number of ornamental species and cultivars for the West Coast gardener. Whether you ar…
Plants: Edible plants
The Informed Gardener & The Informed Gardener Blooms Again
Myths abound in the world of horticulture. Some are based in fact, but have become exaggerated over the years; others had their genesis in the…
Growing at the Speed of Life: A Year in the Life of My First Kitchen Garden
“Gardens are for people,” proclaimed Thomas Church, one of the twentieth century’s most prominent landscape architects; his legacy is the holistic integration of the garden…
The Conscientious Gardener: Cultivating a Garden Ethic
We are reminded almost daily that the environment is affected by our actions and the decisions we make. Most gardeners understand, at some basic level,…
Tomorrow’s Garden: Design and Inspiration for a New Age of Sustainable Gardening
In Tomorrow’s Garden, Stephen Orr conveys a sense of what a modern garden should be: visually pleasing, environmentally responsible, and suited to its place. He…
Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-conserving Plants, Practices, and Designs
A quick glance at Pacific Horticulture‘s online calendar will reveal a plethora of programs on replacing the conventional lawn, whether the goal is to save…
Well-bred Fruit (for the Maritime Climate)
The mission of the Western Washington Fruit Research Foundation is to advance fruit horticultural programs for the unique Western Washington maritime …
Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
Imagine a public park in your city or town that includes elegantly housed chickens and bunnies, accessible climbing structures for children of all age…
Relishing the Light: Dexter Cannon’s Garden
For almost a decade, artist and industrial designer Dexter Cannon has gardened a steep slope in a canyon nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains in Sher…