FEBRUARY GARDEN CHECK LIST

  February is an exciting time in our region's gardens. This is the month when we go from planning to doing. Dust off those gardening gloves and enjoy a few leisurely hours doing what gardeners do best - puttering. 

My tips for the Pacific Northwest are ready and waiting for you on Houzz. 

Live in a colder or warmer area? Got you covered too; 

 Rocky Mountain, California,  Texas & Desert South West, Central Plains, North East

Other areas will be posted in the next 24 hours; check here

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Then one of my recent article on Houzz is just for you! 

Photo credit; The Personal Garden Coach

Monochromatic Garden Magic Done 7 Ways will show you that far from being restrictive, working with a single color palette can bring spectacular results.

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The highlight of the gardeners' calendar! Head over to the Washington State Convention Center for 'Gardens Go Hollywood'!

Which brings me nicely to my invitation for you to join me for two talks;

Wednesday February 20th, 11.15am;

Focus on Foliage - Container Gardens That Really Work.  

A demonstration style talk on the DIY stage.

Sunday February 24th, 10.45am; 

Spotlight on Foliage - Show Stopping Ideas for Containers & Borders. 

A joint PowerPoint presentation with my friend and co-author Christina Salwitz. I can promise you this will be entertaining as well as inspirational. The image above is a clue...

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Photo credit; Le jardinet

Weave a romantic tapestry with this drought-tolerant combination of plants as tough as they are lovely. Read the full story. 

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 Escape the grey weather with a trip to this great show! 

Join me for

 'From Blah to Ta Da! 

- designing memorable gardens' 

on Sunday February 10th , 11.30am. Details/directions.

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Click here for a sneak peak and to pre-order

Just a few more days!! Yes this is being printed as I write  and will be quite literally hot off the press at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show February 20th! 

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Love it? Check out the new Fine Foliage blog

Just for all you leaf lovers - welcome to FINE FOLIAGE - THE BLOG!

This is an exciting companion to our new book where we will share bonus ideas for unique foliage combinations - and just like the book, we will tell you 'why it works'. Consider it an appetizer - none of these lip-smacking combinations will be in the book.

Head on over and be sure to sign up to receive these weekly beauties. We'll be hosting a free book giveaway shortly too!

www.fine-foliage.com

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This little raspberry is perfect for a pot

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As the Pacific Northwest regional garden writer for this great website I'm helping you stay on track with monthly garden checklists. Being a total plantaholic I also love sharing one of  my favorite Great Design Plants with you each month. 

Thanks to the popularity of the above I have also started a new monthly feature called Great Plant Combos.

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Thank you all for your continued support and enthusiasm