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Women in Horticulture

For the special “Women in Horticulture” issue of Pacific Horticulture (Summer 2019), we’ve called out the following stories in the online archives; this is but…

Life in the Garden

In Life in the Garden British novelist Penelope Lively addresses many lives, lives of writers who garden and gardeners who write, lives of painters, and…

Recommended Reading

Just in time for gift giving – and receiving - check out this roundup of our favorite books for gardeners in 2018.

Scentsational

This evergreen trio promises foliage, flowers, and fragrance with contrasting small leaves and miniature flowers with bold, waxy foliage in a simple c…

Urban Spaces

Even the smallest plot lives much larger than its footprint. My Seattle city garden provides food, flowers, and a welcome dose of beauty most days…

In Filoli’s Greenhouses

Kelly Osborne and her team in Filoli's greenhouses are responsible for growing the colorful effects that the garden is known for and maintaining nurse…

Bright Ideas for Shade

One of the most problematic sites for gardening in the maritime Pacific Northwest is in deep shade with little to no direct sunlight, beneath an almos…

The Seed Garden

This comprehensive and beautiful book from 2015 demystifies what was once common gardening practice and inspire gardeners today to participate in a ri…