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by Carla Albright, Taylor Trade Publishing Albright is an Oregon State Master Gardener, teaches OSU Master Gardener classes and writes a...

At last week's Master Gardener Plant Clinic I was speaking with a local gardener who mentioned she was cultivating English Ivy in her...

The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan People that garden will enjoy the plant’s eye view of the world. We like to think that we are in...

Bleeding heart always evokes fond childhood memories. This plant was my playground covering the entire yard and mingling throughout the trees. Now as an adult, I still come back to this favorite enjoying the classic beauty and simplicity of this PNW native. Dicentra formosa (western or pacific bleeding heart) is the native cultivar. Easy to grow in moist soil in partial to full shade. Tuck this plant into your shady border or under trees to bring some woodland vibe into