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2010 Issues

Spring

  • Welcome to spring
  • Free classes in April
  • The dirt on soil
  • Love your dry shade
  • Ten tips for great northwest food gardens

2009 Issues

Spring

  • Welcoming wildlife into your garden
  • Keeping alien invaders out of your garden

Summer

  • Getting started with drip irrigation
  • Extending your food growing season
  • Water saving tips from KING 5 News interview
  • Free email service for automatic sprinkler users
  • Books for Northwest food gardeners

Fall

  • Recoup from a tough gardening year
  • Create a more resilient garden this fall
  • Fall is the time for lawn renovation

2008 Issues

Spring

  • Choosing NW Natives for Urban Gardens
  • NW Native Plant List
  • Public Gardens that Feature Native Plants
  • Websites for Native Plant Lists, Sources and Books

Summer

  • Climate smart in your garden
  • Trees...a climate savvy addition
  • Deeper, less frequent watering

Fall

  • Fall activities-from soil to plants
  • Climate smart in your garden
  • Build your soil
  • Fall is best time to plant

2007 Issues

Spring

  • Designing for Beauty & Low Maintenance
  • Low Maintenance Plant List
  • Public Garden Examples of Easy-Care Gardening

Summer

  • Taking a Hose Hiatus: How to be Water Wise
  • Making Automatic Sprinklers More Efficient

Fall

  • Choosing the "Right Plant for the Right Place"
  • Watering Less in September

Winter

  • Selecting Plants for Winter Beauty
  • Planting Bare Root Trees
  • Public Gardens for Winter Inspiration

2006 Issues

Summer

  • Using Soaker Hoses Correctly
  • Watering with the Weather
  • Automatic Sprinkler System Rebates

Fall

  • Planting at the Best Time of the Year - Fall
  • Featured Websites for Plant Lists

 

 

 

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