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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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The Backyard Forest After Showers of Snow
My walks in Forest Park have been inspired by intermittent showers of snow over the last few days. The dustings of white brought out shapes and details that…
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Invasive Shrubs in the Puget Lowlands
On the tallgrass prairies of the American Great Plains, woody shrubs are replacing grasses, and in the aging deciduous forests of the Puget Lowlands, woody shrubs are replacing…
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Augusta Oemler and the Osoberry
This blog began with a simple question — how did Osoberry get its scientific name, Oemleria cerasiformis? The species name made sense, Latin for “shaped like a cherry,”…
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