Diana Koehm
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Design
What is a Shamrock and How do You Grow Them?
Shamrocks (Oxalis spp. and cvs., Zones 3–11), also known as wood sorrels, are beloved annual and perennial plants known for their distinctive foliage that resembles clover (Trifolium spp.). Shamrock leaves…
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Design
How to Use Hostas in Garden Design: Plant IDs
In “How to Use Hostas in Garden Design,” home gardener Delphia Johnstone introduced us to her lush Zone 7b North Vancouver garden. The garden has been three decades in the…
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How-To
How to Build a Bird-Feeder Wreath
In winter, food can be hard for birds to come by. Using materials from your yard, you can make a wreath that both feeds them and looks good while doing…
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How-To
New Garden Tools That Make Maintenance Easier on Your Body
As the gardening season starts up again, many of us are going through our sheds and taking inventory of our tools, looking for damage and making mental notes of what…
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Video
Tour a Garden That Provides Subtle Privacy and Four-Season Appeal
Privacy is a goal many gardeners have in mind when landscaping their backyard. But many people limit themselves to planting boxing hedges or a row of monotonous trees. When landscape…
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How-To
How to Divide Irises
In late summer and early fall, gardeners think about how the season has gone and begin to prepare for the colder months. The furthest thing from your mind may be…