Sure, you could buy a festive blooming amaryllis, but it’s so much more fun to grow your own
Here’s how to plant bare-root bulbs for dramatic winter-brightening blossoms.
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Grow is “a dose of garden inspiration and information” appearing each week in Pacific NW magazine, written by Lorene Edwards Forkner and Colin McCrate.
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How to grow your own wine grapes in Western Washington
Betsey Wittick of Bainbridge Vineyards shares guidelines for creating your own backyard vineyard.
Catch-and-release rainwater harvesting relieves your overflowing barrels
Keeping the water on your property lessens pollution and flooding, and helps reduce the burden on municipal utilities. And there will still be plenty of...
5 ways to winterize your vegetable garden VIEW
There’s still work to be done this fall, from simply rolling up your hoses to a little scientific soil pH analysis.
Plant these ornamental allium bulbs now for springtime bursts of giant blossoms
Large-flowered Star of Persia and tumbleweed onion add showy sparkle to your garden beds and borders.
Fall is the time to talk garlic
Think of this amazing Allium like a daffodil bulb (but considerably more delicious): It requires exposure to cold temperatures to properly develop.
Filled with youthful energy and musical wildlife, the Urban Meadow Garden is growing into its lively vibe
The still-new entrance to Bellevue Botanical Garden beckons with ever-changing wilderness — and free admission.
Here's where in Seattle to see some great fall colors
The gardens provide a spectacularly colorful show during fall, the best time of the year.
Why gardening (and gardeners) matter | GROW
Even the simplest planting can nourish wildlife, inspire our neighbors and lift our spirits — just when we need it the most.
Lorene Edwards Forkner and Colin McCrate are replacing Ciscoe Morris
Ciscoe is done writing a weekly column for Pacific NW magazine, but our commitment to gardening continues, with two local experts sharing their knowledge and...
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