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Pioneering Native Plants
As I selectively hand weed beneath the canopy of the forest, I am inspired by the native-plant pioneers naturally regenerating in the ground once smothered in ivy. This…
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Red Elderberry – Sambucus Racemosa
The eighteen photos in this post show the growth of the Red Elderberry shrub from the buds of winter through the ripe fruit of early summer.
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Drought in the Pacific Northwest
The weather in the Pacific Northwest the last few months has been nice for working outside, but unfortunately it’s partly because we’re in a moderate drought.
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Bolting Forbs
Bolting marks a distinct transition in the life cycle of many forbs in which survival of the individual, as expressed in the growth of leaves and roots, shifts…
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The Hazard of Overclearing
A recent post in Weeds of the Northwest asked how best to clear a 400 square-foot patch of vinca. The question struck a chord with me because of…
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Early Planting Season
In March, as we leave freezing temperatures behind and welcome spring rains, the planting season is upon us again. It may be too early for the best selections…
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