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  Hardy geranium is a powerhouse perennial (cover). The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. September 16, 2010.

Artful mix: Designers offer guidance on creative garden displays (cover). The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. June 24, 2010.

See your garden in a new light:Blend technology with art to brighten your nights. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. May 20, 2010.

Fruitful containers: Grow an orchard on your deck and patio. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. April 15, 2010.

Under quarantine: Ivy, butterfly bush, Scotch broom and their cultivars face tough new state rules. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. March 4, 2010.

Catch the rain: Set up a water-collection system for your Northwest garden. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. February 11, 2010.

Three garden designers emphasize winter's joys (cover). The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. January 21, 2010.



2009
  Starting Thanksgiving with gratitude. Dig in with Kym (contributor). November 26, 2009.

English ivy: Paragon or Pariah?. The American Gardener. November/December 2009.

Dealing with a soggy garden (cover). The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. November 5, 2009.

Viburnums' colorful leaves and berries brighten autumn. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. September 24, 2009.

Vibrant, versatile viburnums. Digger. September 2009.

Bonny Blooms: Heathers brighten the garden year-round (cover). The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. August 13, 2009.

Yesterday's perennials for today's market. Digger. August 2009.

Curbside Gardens. The American Gardener. July/August 2009.

Wildlife abounds in a Portland garden certified as backyard habitat. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. July 9, 2009.

Seeding Our Future Garden Tour & Art Show this weekend. Dig in with Kym (guest post). June 25, 2009.

These compact rhododendrons deserve a second look. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. June 18, 2009.

It's only natural. Digger. June 2009.

The Gardens. Seeding Our Future Garden Tour Program. The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. June 21, 2008.

Put on a show with containers. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. April 30, 2009.
Silver Award of Achievement winner, Garden Writers Association.

How to plant a moss basket step by step. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. April 16, 2009.

Brighter days. Digger. April 2009.

Native Plants for Water Gardens. The American Gardener. March/April 2009.

Dry shade: Gardening under trees poses challenges. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. March 21, 2009.

The new terrarium. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. February 26, 2009.

Great plants for winter gardens. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. February 19, 2008

Small Statures, Part IV of IV:A bite-sized buffet of beauty. Digger. February 2009.

Shape up: How to prune a Japanese maple. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. January 9, 2009.

Small Statures, Part III of IV: Beauty at ground level. Digger. January 2009.

2008
  Winter delight: Fragrance, berries and branch structure keep the garden interesting. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. December 25, 2008.

Garden outbuildings shed their dowdy image: A new book by Debra Prinzing. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. December 13, 2008

Miniature living Christmas trees: an event in Portland.. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. December 13, 2008

Deck the pots: Give garden pots a festive twist. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. December 11, 2008.

Small Statures, Part II of IV: Smaller trees, bigger interest (pdf). Digger. December 2008.

Another voice for native plants: defending home base. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. Nov 20, 2008

Butterfly bush: clipping its wings. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. November 20, 2008.

Out of the ashes: new life for a fire bowl. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. Nov 8, 2008

Small Statures, Part I of IV: Little conifers are big news (pdf). Digger. November 2008.

Late veggies. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. October 16, 2008.

Celebrate autumn - Oregon's Le Tour des Plants gardener's excursion. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. Sept 12, 2008

Pots hold interest into fall. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. September 11, 2008.

True blue: Blueberries are stellar performers in many roles. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. September 4, 2008.

The Many Hues of Heuchera. Digger. September 2008.

Three pot designs: It's a great time to plant. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. August 28, 2008.

Hardy fuchsias: they're tough and lovely. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. August 11, 2008

Summer blooms: A nurserywoman's top flowers for the season. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. July 24, 2008.

All fired up: the urban fire pit delimma. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. July 17, 2008

It's just smoke: what's the problem?. Fresh Dirt, Sunset. July 17, 2008

Turn to the leaf. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest. July 10, 2008.

Got aphids? Enlist allies. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest.. June 12, 2008.

The Gardens. Seeding Our Future Garden Tour Program. The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. June 21, 2008.

Garden Basics: How to give your plants a good start. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest.. May 15, 2008.

When bulbs fade. The Oregonian: Homes & Gardens of the Northwest.. April 17, 2008.

The Ultimate Flourish: Plants for All Seasons, Part IV of IV. Digger. April 2008.

Better Together: Plants for All Seasons, Part III of IV. Digger. March 2008.

Branching Out: Plants for All Seasons, Part II of IV. Digger. February 2008.

Garden|Northwest style: Vibrant all year. Sunset. February 2008.

Standing up for Conifers: Plants for All Seasons, Part I of IV., Digger. January 2008.

2007
  Lisa Albert's Top Ten. www.rainyside.com December 2007.

The Natives are Clamoring, Part II. Digger. December 2007.

Le Tour des Plants hits another home run for retailers. Digger. November 2007.

The Natives are Clamoring, Part I. Digger. October 2007.

A Boxful of Possibilities. Digger. September 2007.

The 'Net Effect, Digger, Farwest Edition. August 2007.

A Warming Trend, www.rainyside.com June 2007.

Liquid Assets. Digger. June 2007.

The Gardens. Seeding Our Future Garden Tour Program. The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. June 23, 2007

Garden tour meets art show. Bloom, The Times Community Newspapers. May 17, 2007.

Thrill of the Hunt, www.rainyside.com April 2007.

Chimes of Spring Sunshine, www.rainyside.com March 2007.

Bare Root Bonanza, www.rainyside.com February 2007.

NW Gardeners Benefit from Nature's Bounty, www.rainyside.com January 2007.

2006
  Gifts for Gardeners, www.rainyside.com December 2006.

Barking Up the Right Tree, www.rainyside.com November 2006.

Dig This! www.rainyside.com October 2006.

The Gardens. Seeding Our Future Garden Tour Program. The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. June 24, 2006.

Self-Sowers (Regional Reports, Northwest). Fine Gardening. May/June 2006





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