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Penstemon for Pollinators

May 24, 2021 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

This resilient perennial is adaptive, colorful and a treat for bees.

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May 24, 2021 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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Royal Rewards

May 24, 2021 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

‘Discovering Dahlias’ is a dynamic guide to cultivating and harvesting the queen of the summer garden.

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May 24, 2021 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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Top Tomato Tips

May 10, 2021 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

Experts pick the best quick-ripening varieties for Northwest gardens.

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May 10, 2021 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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The Sniff Test

May 07, 2021 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

Western azaleas are notoriously tough to grow at home, but Lake Wilderness Arboretum offers abundant blooms and bouquet.

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May 07, 2021 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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