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    Articles by Marianne Binetti
    The next generation of gardeners | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    The next generation of gardeners | THE COMPLEAT...
    By Marianne Binetti • February 5, 2017 10:00 am

    Marianne Binetti shares three big trends driven by the interests of young Washington gardeners.

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    Get a whiff of some great romantic rose options | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Get a whiff of some great romantic rose...
    By Marianne Binetti • January 28, 2017 10:00 am

    Gardeners, start your engines. Bare-root roses, trees, shrubs, strawberry plants and rhubarb roots can be found for sale at local…

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    Tips for gardening on ‘the dark side’ | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Tips for gardening on ‘the dark side’ |...
    By Marianne Binetti • January 23, 2017 4:00 pm

    The end of January is when home and garden shows in the area give gardeners a sneak peek at spring…

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    Now is a good time to break your cabin fever | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Now is a good time to break your...
    By Marianne Binetti • January 16, 2017 10:00 am

    Marianne Binetti shares about two newly-introduced problem-solving shrubs for your garden.

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    Seed catalogs to inspire gardeners during the cold months ahead
    Seed catalogs to inspire gardeners during the cold...
    By Marianne Binetti • January 9, 2017 12:22 pm

    Marianne Binetti shares three recommended seed catalogs for the local summer climate.

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    Top three New Year’s resolutions to improve your garden | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Top three New Year’s resolutions to improve your...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 31, 2016 1:00 pm

    Marianne Binetti shares three New Years resolution you can use for your garden.

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    How to water African violets correctly | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    How to water African violets correctly | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 17, 2016 10:00 am

    Marianne Binetti answers questions about watering African violets and keeping poinsettias alive.

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    Hellebores are the perfect perennial for Western Washington | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Hellebores are the perfect perennial for Western Washington...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 10, 2016 11:00 am

    “Winter is here and so are the blooms on hellebore plants.”

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    Five things to know about poinsettia plants | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Five things to know about poinsettia plants |...
    By Marianne Binetti • December 4, 2016 10:30 am

    ‘Tis the season to gift someone a poinsettia plant, according to Marianne Binetti.

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    Give thanks to the Pacific Northwest | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Give thanks to the Pacific Northwest | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • November 28, 2016 1:03 pm

    Marianne Binetti shares numerous reasons why we should be thankful to live in the Pacific Northwest.

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    Acheive that red-and-gold autumn glow with azaleas | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Acheive that red-and-gold autumn glow with azaleas |...
    By Marianne Binetti • November 20, 2016 8:30 am

    As November moves in it is a good time to take notes about what grew well and what didn’t.

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    Still time to plant spring bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Still time to plant spring bulbs | THE...
    By Marianne Binetti • November 14, 2016 9:34 am

    Marianne Binetti answers questions about poor soil quality and eating mushrooms.

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    Forcing growth makes shrubs vulnerable to winter damage | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Forcing growth makes shrubs vulnerable to winter damage...
    By Marianne Binetti • November 2, 2016 6:24 pm

    Binetti answers questions about moving fall plants out of their pots and adding lime to lawn.

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    Halloween-themed plants and flowers to ‘spook’ up your garden
    Halloween-themed plants and flowers to ‘spook’ up your...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 28, 2016 4:42 pm

    This week, Marianne Binetti shares how you can make your garden spooky, just in time for Halloween.

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    Time to mow lawn, prune floppy roses and brush cobwebs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Time to mow lawn, prune floppy roses and...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 21, 2016 6:08 pm

    This week, Marianne Binetti shares the top “ought to do” chores for October.

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    Time to mow lawn, prune floppy roses and brush cobwebs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Time to mow lawn, prune floppy roses and...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 21, 2016 6:08 pm

    This week, Marianne Binetti shares the top “ought to do” chores for October.

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    How to dry cabbage and protect against cats | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    How to dry cabbage and protect against cats...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 14, 2016 3:42 pm

    The second week of October is still a great time to plant so keep digging, dividing and adding bulbs to the garden. Marianne Binetti answers questions about preparing your fall vegetable garden.

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    How to dry cabbage and protect against cats | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    How to dry cabbage and protect against cats...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 14, 2016 3:42 pm

    The second week of October is still a great time to plant so keep digging, dividing and adding bulbs to the garden. Marianne Binetti answers questions about preparing your fall vegetable garden.

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    Five things you may not know about planting bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Five things you may not know about planting...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 7, 2016 4:35 pm

    Now is the time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. Marianne Binetti shares five tips about planting bulbs.

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    Five things you may not know about planting bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER
    Five things you may not know about planting...
    By Marianne Binetti • October 7, 2016 4:35 pm

    Now is the time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. Marianne Binetti shares five tips about planting bulbs.

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