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Made in the Shade

October 09, 2022 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

How — and where — to plant deciduous trees for year-round comfort and decades-long benefits

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October 09, 2022 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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Major Minors

October 02, 2022 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

These long-lasting perennial bulbs stand out in a garden ensemble and on their own

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October 02, 2022 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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Comfrey Sure Makes Itself Comfy

September 26, 2022 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

The resilient perennial will settle in — for good — wherever it can. Luckily, it also makes itself useful.

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September 26, 2022 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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Mulch Matters

September 19, 2022 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

Follow nature’s lead — and even leave some leaves where they fall.

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September 19, 2022 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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