Striving for Diversity: Quillaja saponaria
Trees native to Chile are not easily found in cultivation in the western United States, constituting less than two percent of species grown in our par…
Seasons: Spring
A Tale of Ticks in Public Gardens
individuals, including gardeners, who frequent rural or semi-rural environments long enough are likely to eventually find one or more ticks crawling o…
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 …
A Beautiful Landscape for California
What we need are beautiful, sustainable, low-water landscapes in public spaces like streetscapes and shopping centers, and around office buildings, sc…
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…
Pacific Plant Promotions: Araucaria araucana
Monkey puzzle trees (Araucaria araucana), even when small, make a bold and somewhat weird statement in the landscape. Native to the Andes of Chile and…
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…
Podophyllums: The Mayapples of Asia and America
Podophyllum is an odd genus of herbs in the barberry family (Berberidaceae), with one species from North America and five species from China to India.…
A Colorful, California-Friendly Garden
An award-winning, California-friendly garden in Southern California combines colorful, drought-resistant plants with responsible water management in a…