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Our Journal can be viewed right from the web, you can download it to your computer or you can print a copy and enjoy it in the comfort of your easy chair or on your coffee break. You'll find fresh articles about Northwest Native plants, tips for propagation, things to do in your garden right now, and surprises every issue. This may become your favorite gardening resource. How about making a special binder for your printed copies? Something good to read and very handy for future reference. We've published this Journal in "pdf" form and you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view, save or print it. Click on this link to get this handy program: Get Adobe Reader. We chose the Reader style because it makes viewing quick, it's easy to use, and thanks to Adobe it's entirely free. At right is our latest issue. Please to enjoy. Click here to go. |
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January/February 2013 Volume 10, Issue 1
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Theme gardens: "Now there’s an idea!" A new series of articles for 2013 Zen garden A place of peace and serenity
Butterfly garden Food for larva, food for imago |
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| November
2012 Volume 9, Issue 11 |
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Admirable naturescapes Autumn leaves are awe-striking
Fruit for winter Natural nuts
Maple studies Appreciating acers
What is a red list? A different concept |
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| October
2012 Volume 9, Issue 10 |
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Bulbs: native vs. exotic A short comparison
Bulbs: native vs. exotic A short comparison
Looking for autumn color? Fall colors 2012
Native bulbous plants Plant now for spring blooms
Vine maple photo book Fall’s best captured by camera
Western yellowjacket Late summer hazard |
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| August 2012 Volume 9, Issue 8 |
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The Fragrant Native Garden:
Northwest native plants with extraordinary aromas Homemade Useful Stuff: Make-it-yourself cleaning solutions, perfumes and more |
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| July 2012 Volume 9, Issue 7 |
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Wildlife Corner: Wood
Duck boxes Summer Lilies: Not just a tropical treat! |
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| June 2012 Volume 9, Issue 6 |
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Alien invaders:
Hitchhikers and bad ideas Fraise des bois: Wild strawberries |
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| May 2012 Volume 9, Issue 5 |
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Rhododendrons of PNW:
Old-Fashioned Favorites To market, to market: Where to buy native plants Meet the pros: Does your yard need a redo (or even a ‘do’)? Native plant web resources: New links added, discover! |
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| April
2012 Volume 9, Issue 4 |
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Native plant sales:
Good news for frugal gardeners WWID: What would Indians do? Native garden plans: Ideas for native plant gardens |
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| March 2012
Amended Edition Volume 9, Issue 3A |
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U.S. Copyright
Laws:
The do's and do not's Remembering a garden muse: Dulcy Mahar, northwest freelance writer Free stuff in your emailbox: Newsletters, events and gardening columns Trilliums of the Northwest: Annual notes on our native Easter lily |
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| February 2012 Volume 9, Issue 2 |
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Western Hazelnut:
Corylus cornuta var. californica Double Duty Beauty: Perennials: not just pretty faces Time for Ferns: Northwest Woodland Stars |
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| January 2012 Volume 9, Issue 1 |
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Winter Native Landscape:
Beauty and interest, naturally! The Wild Garden: Meet a new friend |
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| December 2010 Volume 8, Issue 7 |
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A Beautiful
Bloom: Sidalcea nelsoniana (Nelson’s Checkermallow) Rosehips and Great Reads: Perfect pairings |
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| November 2010 Volume 8, Issue 6 |
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Native shrubs
for fall color: Pick your native shrubs for autumn beauty ..And then there were none: When a species is gone for good. Glossary: Extinction levels explained |
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| September-October 2010 Volume 8, Issue 5 |
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Summer photos:
New pictures of native plants The best natives for a wildlife garden: Author Peter Haggard’s picks |
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| July-August 2010 Volume 8, Issue 4 |
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Ceanothus:
Hardworking northwest native shrubs Ants in the garden!: Evil, angelic or somewhere in between |
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| May-June 2010 Volume 8, Issue 3 |
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Journal
feedback: Read what fellow gardeners have had to say about this
journal Genus Acer: Maples of the northwest Are you sure?: The importance of correct identification |
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| March-April 2010 Volume 8, Issue 2 |
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Trillium time!:
Native Easter lilies--woodland garden treasures Wally’s Trilliums: Short article and a poem written by our garden’s master, Wally Hansen Favorite research tools:
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| January-February 2010 Volume 8, Issue 1 |
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Friends on the
web: Websites
sharing our love of native plants Living streamside: Using plants native to the Pacific northwest near creeks and streams. Free tree programs! |
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| December 2009 Volume 7, Issue 12 |
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Recommended
reading: Armchair gardening at its best. A review of books
featuring northwest native plants Arbutus menziesii: Pacific Madrone--Fascinating northwest native tree. Photos by JoAnn Onstott |
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| November 2009 Volume 7, Issue 11 |
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Thanksgiving:
A Poem by Edgar Guest Propagating:
Timing and technnique: when to cut and how Paying it Forward: Ways to share |
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| October 2009 Volume 7, Issue 10 |
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Leaves of autumn:
Fresh photos! Special surprise: New screensaver to put this colorful season on your computer |
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| September 2009 Volume 7, Issue 9 |
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Gardening for
Wildlife: Free newsletter full of ideas, how to get your
backyard certified as an official wildlife habitat Ann Lennartz: Her legacy continues, courtesy of Washington Native Plant Society Bay City Rain Garden: Not just for experts, Tillamook County leads the way with example to follow. |
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| August 2009 Volume 7, Issue 8 |
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Reprise of Wally's newsletter, July - August 2004: Beautiful northwest evergreen: Modoc Cypress. About that deer problem: Follow-up on earlier article Old becomes new: NW most famous shrubs It’s lily-time!: Seductive NW native perennials Organically grown: Native plant food sources Personal notes from Wally Easy plant propagation A summer destination: Visit Seattle’s Burke Museum by Jennifer. |
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| July 2009 Volume 7, Issue 7 |
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Good Bugs:
Friendly garden helpers This is a good bug? Yes!: Learn which bugs can help your garden Summertime Blues: New photos of northwest native plants with blue flowers Swarming Bees: Why do bees swarm? The answer to this and other questions about bees |
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| June 2009 Volume 7, Issue 6 |
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Behind the camera: A look at our staff photographer All in a days work: Photo album Monthly highlights: Things to enjoy in June Native plant info: It’s at your fingertips |
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| May 2009 Volume 7, Issue 5 |
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Weeds begone: Let native
plants do the work Growing wild strawberries: Groundcover plus food! Fragaria feast: Strawberry recipes Honey bees: Natives they like, or not |
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| April 2009 Volume 7, Issue 4 |
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An Homage to huckleberries:
Old tyme vacations: Step into the olden days |
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| Feb/March 2009 Volume 7, Issue 2/3 |
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Winter beauty: Native
plants in snow Small steps, great outcomes: Paying it forward, native style Summer fun: Plan now! Local stars: Businesses promoting native plants, good earth tending |
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| January 2009 Volume 7, Issue 1 |
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Lullaby in birdland:
Backyard wildlife habitats Bird garden staples: First you plant an oak The bird lady: Kathleen Robson Native Plant Resources: Information at your fingertips |
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| December 2008 Volume 6, Issue 12 |
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Bird Gardening: It is
all about the birds
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| November 2008 Volume 6, Issue 11 |
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Thanksgiving: Thoughts
for life Tastes of the wild: Smashing gift ideas Natural author: Writer and naturalist, Rob Sandelin |
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| October 2008 Volume 6, Issue 10 |
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Outdoor housekeeping:
The fall garden Magical dirt: Beginners guide to composting Walking tours: Enjoy autumn up close and personal Tree of many colors: Vine Maple photo album, photos by JoAnn Onstott |
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| September 2008 Volume 6, Issue 9 |
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NW Native Grasses: Late
summer garden stars Family Fun: Unusual events in our area Kids day for conservation Pond school 2008 O-Tsukimi Moonviewing Tea ceremony demo Fence-building workshop Godzilla in the garden Mushroom and plant ID |
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| August 2008 Volume 6, Issue 8 |
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Smelling up the place:
Potpourris from native plants Consummate camera work: New photos from staff photographer, JoAnn Onstott Land restoration: Bolsa Chica wetland project This & That: Musings from the editor |
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| July 2008 Volume 5, Issue 7 |
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Teaching our children: Gardens and
the 3 R’s Visit a recycling center: How to find one, what you’ll see Bright whites: Native light for your garden Got the blues?: Blue flowered natives Red hot blooms: 3rd color in our patriotic tribute |
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| June 2008 Volume 5, Issue 6 |
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Cool Summer Craft:
Notecards with pressed flowers Swamp Things: Native water plants Monthly Highlights: Look forward to these! |
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| May 2008 Volume 5, Issue 5 |
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Penawen: Moon of the
Camas harvest Preserving flowers: Drying and waxing Where lilies abound: Nature’s masterpiece flowers |
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| April 2008 Volume 5, Issue 4 |
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Nifty Northwest Natives:
By Lane Greer Alternative Planting: Kick the invasive plant habit The other 3 R’s: It’s not "readin’, writin’ & ‘rithmetic" Good landkeeping: Land protection and restoration |
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| March 2008 Volume 6, Issue 3 |
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Picking Plants: Select
the right native for your spot Chickadee Realty: Story by Sharon Stiteler, Chickadee Favorites Peaceful Partners: Diversity in the garden Slugs!: Gardening enemy #1 |
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| February 2008 Volume 6, Issue 2 |
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Rescuing wild animals:
What to do (and what not to do) if you find one, how to get help Make your own paper: Put in some native plant parts! We show you how, it’s easy Pacific Madrone: Surprising facts and fun fiction about this NW native beauty |
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| January 2008 Volume 6, Issue 1 |
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A different way to recycle:
Using found treasures! Native garden in winter: More than just leaves and flowers Native Plant Resources: Information at your fingertips |
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| December 2007 Volume 5, Issue 12 |
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Winter White: Moon
garden ideas Reflections on the Native Plants of the Northwest: First publishing of a book by Wally Hansen Red-Osier Dogwood: Forgotten native shrub worthy of a second look From all of us: A greeting and a wish |
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| November 2007 Volume 5, Issue 11 |
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Thanksgiving thoughts:
Things to consider Wildcrafting: Winter fun for gardeners How the garden master got his garden: Part 1 |
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| October 2007 Volume 5, Issue 10 |
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Garden Recycling Tips:
The 3 R’s in the garden Wildlife: In or Out? Tips to attract or repel:
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| September 2007 Volume 5, Issue 9 |
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The leaves are coming!:
A happy compromise Imposters and imposers: Non-native escapees Native choices: Why pick natives? Bring on the hummers: Natives to attract them Wicked and evil plants: ‘Leaves of three, let them be’ Invasive plant info: Education is key |
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| August 2007 Volume 5, Issue 8 |
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Staying green:
Simple summer tips Escaped ornamentals: Down side of non-natives A summer layabout: Picking the right tree from which to hang your hammock State flowers: 50 favorites This & That: Musings from the editor |
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| July 2007 Volume 5, Issue 7 |
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Patriotic
Plants: Red, white and blue native blooms Compost, anyone?: Easy and free and it works Flag Colored Birds and Butterflies: Plants aren’t the only patriots Oregon Butterfly in Double Trouble: The plight of Fender’s Blue Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| June 2007 Volume 5, Issue 6 |
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Squirrel Quiz:
Test your knowledge! Fauna with Flora: Bugs and blossoms To Lawn or Not: Grass or groundcovers? Where to find the Wild Things: Native plant gardens and more ideas for summer fun |
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| May 2007 Volume 5, Issue 5 |
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The right
tools: Power in the garden A gardening standoff: Honey, I’m not going to cut the lawn this year Native threads: The fabric of the modern garden by Julie Miles All grown up: Mature native trees, shrubs and perennials This & That: Musings from the editor |
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| April 2007 Volume 5, Issue 4 |
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Garden product
review: Green and not so green Rubber mulch: Earth friend or foe? Toads in your garden: Seen any lately? How green are you?: Time for a reality check Recycling questionnaire: Print and share Special Earth Day Section What is Earth Day Two Celebrations/One Goal
What you can do
Earth Day Take-Home Kit Events in your area EPA Progress Report |
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| March 2007 Volume 5, Issue 3 |
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Gardening
Organically: Living Green, Part 3 Oregon’s Easter Lily: Photographs of Trilliums A Garden Gone Wild: An accidental happy ending More than just a plant: Another look at Trilliums |
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| February 2007 Volume 5, Issue 2 |
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Green gardening
tips: Second in our Green Living series Toads?: A $5 annual gift for your garden Theme gardens: A new look at garden styles |
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| January 2007 Volume 5, Issue 1 |
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Go Wild!:
By Lorraine Johnson How Green are You?: Take a quiz and find out! Gifts to Grow: Make your own gift nursery Native Plant Resources: Information at your fingertips |
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| December 2006 Volume 4, Issue 10 |
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NW Native Reds:
Native plants with red features Backyard Wildlife Habitats: What you need to know The Elderberry Party: An annual event Just for the Birds: Safe bird feeding practices Native Plant Resources |
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| November 2006 Volume 4, Issue 9 |
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Thanksgiving:
Things we are thankful for Natural Beauty: Bouquets for Autumn A Gardener’s Library: Books about NW Natives Flanders Poppy: Remembering Veterans A Garden Journal for You: Presenting a gift from Wally |
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| October 2006 Volume 4, Issue 8 |
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Falling leaves:
Quick and easy craft idea The leaves of autumn: Photos by JoAnn Onstott Roses are forever: After the flowers, bright hips The garden journal: Another way to enjoy gardening Native Plant Resources |
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| September 2006 Volume 4, Issue 7 |
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Flowers and
fruit: Native shrubs for all seasons The art of gathering: Find free plants and more Grow your own furniture: Willow crafting They’re alive!: Living willow structures Salix: native willows: The right plants for the job Native Plant Resources |
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| August 2006 Volume 4, Issue 6 |
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The missing
link: Water gardening with natives The plants: Native plants for ponds or bogs The rare ones: Don Eastman photographic essay of rare and endangered native water plants Cobra Lily: Oregon Park celebrates a native darling Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| July 2006 Volume 4, Issue 5 |
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Patriotic
Plants: Red, White & Blue Natives Shirley Poppy: Traditional Veteran’s flower Rockets and Firecrackers: Plants with explosive names Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| June 2006 Volume 4, Issue 4 |
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Summer vacation
guide: There’s always something to do! Summer fun in the
Northwest--even in your own neighborhood Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| May 2006 Volume 4, Issue 3 |
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NW Native Rock
Cress: Photos by Don Eastman What is Cress?: Mustard family members Camas: Poetry in the wild The edibility factor: Safe to eat or not Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| April 2006 Volume 4, Issue 2 |
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Shaping nature:
Native plants never dreamed they’d look like this! Wondrous works: Photos by Don Eastman Living fences: No paint needed! Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| March 2006 Volume 4, Issue 1 |
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Dare to Bare!:
All about bare root plants Artistic transition to spring: Watercolors by Heidi D. Hansen Money Trees: The true value of landscape trees Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| December 2005 - January 2006 Volume 3, Issue 7 |
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Living holiday
trees: A gift for the earth--green decor Caring for your tree: Choosing, using and planting Red berries--garden spark: Native plants with red fruit Local homes with native plants: Models for a makeover! Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| October-November 2005 Volume 3, Issue 6 |
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Colorful
Natives: Our best picks for fall Lewis & Clark: Celebrate their journey City Garden, almost done: Final plan, planting now Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| August-September 2005 Volume 3, Issue 5 |
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Grow your own
plants: And eat them too! A visit to the Oregon Garden: NW Native plants on display Transformation of a Garden: A new plan, the best one yet? Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| June-July 2005 Volume 3, Issue 4 |
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Summer Vacation
Ideas: What to do this summer? Find an adventure every day! Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| April-May 2005 Volume 3, Issue 3 |
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Landscaping
with Native Plants: Tips from Wally Native Plant Rock Garden: Fun gardening for everyone Paintbrush: Figwort Family: Photos by Donald C. Eastman Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web |
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| February 2005 Volume 3, Issue 2 |
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Special message
to teachers: Field trip ideas To Do now--Pruning!: New ideas for old plants NW Native Dogwoods: By Marci Degman Winter inspiration: Photos by JoAnn Onstott Propagation with Live Stakes: How to article Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm |
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| January 2005 Volume 3, Issue 1 |
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Mariposa
Lilies: More of Don Eastman’s Calochortus Photos
Plant for Wildlife: Create a wildlife habitat in your own yard Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web |
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| December 2004 Volume 2, Issue 10 |
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Mariposa
Lilies: Beautiful photos by author/photographer Don Eastman Green Holidays: Tips for earth-friendly gifts and holiday decorations Fairy Slippers: Update on Wally’s adventures with this elusive NW Native perennial Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| October 2004 Volume 2, Issue 9 |
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Ericaceae
Review: Article and Photos by Prof. Wilbur Bluhm
Fall Color: Where to see Autumn’s NW Native Foliage Rainbow Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| September 2004 Volume 2, Issue 8 |
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NW Native
Onions: Photos by Don Eastman
Who says it’s invasive?: Story by Jennifer Rehm What to plant now: And how to do it. Wally’s advice Transformation of a Garden: Action on our makeover project Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| July 2004 Volume 2, Issue 7 |
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Walk on the
Wild Side: Places in Oregon and Washington to see NW Native
Plants
Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| June 2004 Volume 2, Issue 6 |
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Lewisia: Part
2: Article by Wally Hansen, Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman Penstemons: Nature’s gift to gardeners by Wilbur Bluhm Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| May 2004 Volume 2, Issue 5 |
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Lewisia:
Historic Plants of the NW: Story by Wally Hansen, Native Lily
Photos by Don Eastman How the Dogwood Got it’s Name: Article by Jennifer Rehm Lacy White Flowers: Good, Bad or Deadly? Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| April 2004 Volume 2, Issue 4 |
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The Role of
Sitka Spruce, Part 2--Detailed look at Northwest Native Tree:
Article by Heidi Hansen Trillium Paintings: Romantic and Botanical Paintings of NW Native Trilliums Trillium Photographs: Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources |
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| March 2004 Volume 2, Issue 3 |
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Fritillaria, Part 2--Unusual
Native Lily: Photos by Don Eastman The Role of Sitka Spruce--Detailed look at Northwest Native Tree: Article by Heidi Hansen Natural Beauty, Part 2--In the Winter Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant internet resources |
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| February 2004 Volume 2, Issue 2 |
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Fritillaria, Part 1--Unusual
Native Lily: Photos by Don Eastman Edible Berries, Delicious Treats in the Garden: Article by Marci Degman Natural Beauty In the Winter Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant internet resources |
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| January
2004 Volume 2, Issue 1 |
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Hall’s Isopyrum:
Unusual Northwest Native Wildflower from photographer Don Eastman David Douglas: Seeds of Destiny: Plant hunter following in Lewis and Clark’s footstepsPropagating from Live Stakes: A different way to start native plantsPropagating from Hardwood Cuttings: How-to for increasing your plant populationBare Root Plants: Care and planting instructions |
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December 2003 Volume 1, Issue 3 |
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Special Holiday
Issue Wildflower Photo Gallery: Photographs of rare and beautiful Northwest Native flowers by author and photographer Donald C. EastmanThe Making of a Photographer: Short Interview by Jennifer RehmPersonal Notes from Wally: Native Plantsman shares his thoughts as the new year draws nearHoliday Greetings: From the Nursery Staff |
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November 2003 Volume 1, Issue 2 |
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Beautiful
Native Lilies of the Northwest: Wally Hansen with Don Eastman Iris, a Flower and a Lovely Lady: Article by Nellie Stark, PhD Landscaping with Native Plants: Using Natives in your Yard Fall Color: Best Northwest Native Plants Introduction to Donald C. Eastman: Author and photographer How to Get Free Plants: Deciduous Native Cuttings |
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October 2003 Volume 1, Issue 1 |
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Wild and
Wonderful Oregon Huckleberries:
Article by Nellie Stark, PhD Get ready: Propagating native plants by winter cuttings What’s your zone?: New USDA Hardiness Zones Landscaping and restoration: With bare root plants in the winter Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant internet resources |
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