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Indoor plants are perfect antidote for winter doldrums
Pick a houseplant from Marianne Binetti’s list that will best match your motives and personality.
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No excuse to exclude houseplants from indoor life
“Houseplants are growing more popular in our high-tech world as humans feel a greater need to be close…
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After Christmas, it’s time for the tree to go back outside
Hellebore gift plants can also be placed outside immediately after the holidays.
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‘Twas a week before Christmas in Marianne Binetti’s garden
“But wait there’s still time, it’s not Christmas yet, and gardening gifts are the quickest to get.”
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Do’s and don’ts for buying poinsettias and hellebores as gifts
The second week of December is time to buy potted poinsettias and hellebores as gift plants.
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If it’s a dry day, it’s time to mow and edge the lawn | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The second week of November is when gardeners need to take advantage of any dry days to make…
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Tend to your tulips now to ensure a colorful spring garden
“The first week of October is a good time to invest in a beautiful spring.”
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Gear up for end-of-September, fall gardening | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The end of September is the time to make plans to protect your plants for the winter.
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Secrets for the lazy gardener | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The third week of September is the time to fertilize the lawn, buy and plant spring blooming bulbs,…
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Can I plant lettuce seeds in September? | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
From 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 in Lacey “Blooming Bingo” is a chance to win plants…
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August is the month of laurels, larvae and lawn dye | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The middle of August provides a last chance to clip and trim broadleaf evergreen shrubs before winter. In…
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Tend to the spring bloomer bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
July is when spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils and tulips are finally dormant, so this is a good week…
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Best presents for dads and grads | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
“Here’s an annual review of some of the best new products for Dad’s, grads and anyone that is…
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Best new plants for lazy gardeners | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The second week of June is time to celebrate all the best plants for Northwest Gardens. It is…
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How to grow clematis this summer | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The beginning of June is the season for clematis, queen of the vines.
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Get growing and keep mowing | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
Marianne Binetti answers questions, including what to spray if you are an organic gardener.
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Get bushels of berries | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
May Day alert! The ground in Western Washington is still cold from the wet spring so wait a…
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When it’s raining, turn to a gardening book | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
Marianne Binetti shares a list of gardening books by local authors.
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Tips for weeding as weather warms up | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
Near the end of March there is one very important garden task to be completed – get outside…
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Try these perfect marriages | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
The third week in March is when nurseries are filling up with fresh perennials, roses, conifers, flowering shrubs…