1 Pacific Northwest
November 5, 2009
By Patt Kasa, Seattle, WA

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In My Garden

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This gnarled cluster of dahlia tubers will eventually be divided. Each division will produce a bushy, multi-stemmed, 6-foot plant loaded with spectacular flowers.

Time to Dig Those Dahlia Tubers

I never met a dahlia I didn't like. They come in all sizes, from miniature plants that look great in borders or containers, to almost bush-like giants, perfect for focal points or as background plants. They come in a wide variety of blossom shapes and...
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Resources

Books

Quirky Gardeners Garden Lunacy: A Growing Concern , by Art Wolk (AAB Book Publishing, 2005; $26.95), is a must...

Favorite or New Plant

Ornamental Kale Flowering kale, sometimes called ornamental cabbage, is an annual well worth growing in the fall...

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Regional Reminders

  • Recycle Fallen Leaves
  • Wrap Tree Trunks
  • Search for that Perfect Poinsettia
  • Leave Healthy Foliage Alone
  • Clean Gutters and Downspouts
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