| 1 | save Heronswood update
http://www.weloveplants.org/ Watch the website for more details within the next week for new information. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations, but for a limited amount of time this month. |
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| 2 | katsura
• Posted by: lalameija on Fri, Oct 16, 09 at 7:17
• 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 24, 09 at 15:00
Katsura trees are known for their spectacular fall foliage and carmel like scent. Mine is not doing that. Mine is ugly, with leaves just turning brown and falling off. And no smell. There are about 6 katsura planted on my street. All the trees on |
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| 3 | moving to seattle area from s. california
• Posted by: dctrlbr on Fri, Dec 8, 06 at 18:11
• 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Dec 1, 09 at 5:07
We'll be moving ne of Seattle (Woodinville) in spring from southern calif. (please don't hate us--we won't ruin but preserve!) Any suggestions for us? Does anyone know the soil type around the area? What will be the biggest shock? The constant s |
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| 4 | Where to buy Burpee Seeds in Portland?
• Posted by: lilydude on Thu, Mar 5, 09 at 13:55
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Mar 7, 09 at 11:37
Who sells Burpee seeds? Thanks. Follow-Up Postings: RE: Where to buy Burpee Seeds in Portland? Posted by: jwr6404 8B in Wa ( Return to the Northwestern Gardening Forum | Post a Follow-Up Where to buy Burp |
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| 5 | Helwingia propagation
• Posted by: sedum_gal on Tue, Feb 24, 09 at 16:19
• 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Feb 25, 09 at 11:21
Hi, I'm wanting to propagate a neighbors' Helwingia chinensis, and wondering when best to take cuttings... Anyone successfully propagated this? Ian? TIA---- ~Lisa Follow-Up Postings: RE: Helwingia propagation Posted b |
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| 6 | Small tree(s) for screening
• Posted by: calvert 8 on Sun, Oct 10, 10 at 19:37
• 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 18, 10 at 23:39
Hi - I've lost 2 Japanese Maples to the tragedy of verticillium wilt and am trying to find replacement trees (or shrubs) that will screen the views of my neighbor's bedroom. I'm not fond of conifers (and would like something with a moderate t |
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| 7 | Heliohebe hulkeana
• Posted by: ian_wa Sequim on Tue, Jan 19, 10 at 13:41
• 21 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Jan 28, 10 at 18:53
This tends to get really leggy for me. Does it respond well to being cut back hard? I'm about to find out... LOL. Follow-Up Postings: RE: Heliohebe hulkeana Posted by: bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA ( Return to the Northwestern |
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| 8 | Why am I growing Philadelphius?
• Posted by: misslemonverbena on Fri, Oct 12, 07 at 3:06
• 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Jun 20, 09 at 2:24
It just hangs around like a lanky, sullen, overgrown teenager, & never looks that good. It was given to me when I first moved in, & I thought the bees, hummers & butterflies would love it. But even though it bloomed well this year, it seems like b |
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| 9 | Embothrium.
• Posted by: homernoy z8b Bemerton on Sat, Jun 11, 11 at 22:09
• 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Jun 22, 11 at 13:20
Here are some pictures taken a couple of days ago of a Chilean Fire Tree(Proteaceae) at my parents house in Kenmore, Washington. I grew this and one other in the yard from seed from a big plant @ the U.W. Arboretum. The pics are a bit redundant. T |
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| 10 | Hardiness, siting of Berberis darwinii
I should have checked better, I just bought Berberis darwinii which has nice golden flowers in spring and very prickly small leaves and spines that make it deer proof, and edible 1/2 |
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| 11 | Stunning Chilean Fire-tree
• Posted by: bboy on Mon, May 21, 07 at 1:46
• 38 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Dec 9, 08 at 21:51
Anyone interested in Embothrium and in Seattle should swing by one near a tiny front yard on the north side of NE 96th St, not far west of 35th. PACKED with flowers, like I have never seen on any other here. TREES OF SEATTLE - SECOND EDITION say |
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| 12 | Small to Medium size Deciduous Trees for Backyard
• Posted by: goofyisgreen on Mon, Jun 1, 09 at 21:40
• 13 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Jun 13, 09 at 1:50
I'm looking to put two deciduous trees on my back fenceline, about 80 feet from the house, along a 4-foot high wire fence. This area is directly South of my house. I have about 40 feet of space to work with. I would like the trees to fill |
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| 13 | Practical no-nonsense garden guide?
• Posted by: alison_27 on Tue, Jul 28, 09 at 1:34
• 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Aug 2, 09 at 18:37
I just moved into a new home in the Puget Sound and I'm on a kick collecting garden references. I find that I really love the authors who are very opinionated, organically minded but willing to discuss pros and cons of less-hazardous chemical meth |
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| 14 | Euphorbia invasive question
I have a beautiful Euphorbia 'Garblesham Enchanter' I got from Heronswood in 2004, and this year I am finding many, many volunteer seedlings from it. Is this going to be an invasive plant problem? I adore having a few |
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| 15 | Ribes laurifolium
• Posted by: cloud_shine 7b Willamette Vly OR on Sat, Feb 20, 10 at 12:15
• 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Feb 26, 10 at 23:37
Is anyone else growing the evergreen laurel currant (Ribes laurifolium)? Although mine is barely 18 in. high and has only been in the ground a couple of years, it is already flowering profusely. The flowers came out before the beginning of Februar |
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| 16 | 'New' Benefit Plant Sale this weekend--HPSW
• Posted by: plantknitter 8 on Fri, Apr 16, 10 at 10:54
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Apr 17, 10 at 23:44
Just a reminder that in addition to the NPA sale this weekend, the Hardy Plant Society of WA sale is also on Sunday. These are rescued plants from a well known garden in Medina, many from original Heronswood. http://www.hardyplantsocietywa |
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| 17 | Sedum sarcocaulis
• Posted by: bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA on Wed, Sep 1, 10 at 22:34
• 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 11, 10 at 12:43
Saw this at Molbak's today, bought one. It was in the indoor plant section. But the grower they probably got it from indicates a bottom floor of 10 degrees F. - it may have outdoor potential in sites near salt water. Had a turkey-and-cranberry |
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| 18 | New plant sale this weekend on Bainbridge Island
• Posted by: ian_wa Sequim on Wed, Apr 13, 11 at 0:30
• 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Apr 17, 11 at 11:10
Because you still don't have enough plants, the Bloedel Reserve is hosting its first ever plant sale including a number of very cool specialty nurseries and presentations by Dan Hinkley and Kelly Dodson. It is also a chance to get into the Reserve |
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| 19 | Blue Geraniums and Hardy Cyclamen
• Posted by: blheron 7 and 8 on Sat, Apr 14, 12 at 16:52
• 17 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Aug 4, 12 at 22:56
Hoping someone can answer a couple questions about the above flowers. I have never seen blue geraniums until this year, and then only in catalogs. Do they grow well in our area? They seem to be perennials, is their growth habit similar to a st |
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| 20 | Rhododendron information
• Posted by: GGardens 8 on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 18:41
• 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Mar 7, 13 at 13:53
Does anyone have any info regarding rhododendrons -- varieties, best time to buy, transplant, etc. Follow-Up Postings: RE: Rhododendron information Return to the Northwestern Gardening Forum | Post a Follow-Up Rho |
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