Features

Date

Walter Siegmund: A man of vision

Sedums: Darlings of drought in the garden

Autumn Leaves: Lights! Camera! Action

Poison Oak: Deadly beauty

Facebook: We're there--The Wild Garden--ready for visitors

Oct. - Dec 2014

Vol 11, Issue 5

Bug spray: Make your own homemade insecticidal soap

Water: Thousands have lived ... not one without water--W.H. Auden

Water-wise garden: Start with a plan

Fine old tree: From grandmother’s garden

July 2014

Vol 11, Issue 4

Extinction: New film, teens searching for extinct Labrador Duck.

Dogwoods: Native trees, shrubs, perennials to fit any yard.

Water: Nature's nectar--gotta have it.

Rob Sandelin: Viewing the wilderness with another's eyes.

May 2014

Vol 11, Issue 3

Vines: Vertical gardening with native climbers

Serviceberry: Northwest native at your service 

Weed alert: Early spring weeds are here

March 2014

Vol 11, Issue 2

Evergreens: Native plant winter all-stars

Rhododendrons: Landscape perfection with Pacific northwest natives

Tanoak: Botanical news of this plant family

January 2014

Vol 11, Issue 1

Perennials: Native plant cutting garden, new twist on an old favorite

Books in my library: A well-dressed book 

Book wish list: Hoping Santa brings these

Winter 2013

Vol 10, Issue 5

Autumn leaves: Acer circinatum (Vine Maple)

Checkerblooms: Northwest native Hollyhocks

Birds vs. windows: Maintaining peace in the wildlife garden

Autumn 2013

Vol 10, Issue 4

Weeds: High summer in the native garden

Gardeners speak up: Questions, suggestions, pats and pans

Wally's nursery: Is the nursery still open? (No)

Summer 2013

Vol 10, Issue 3

Wildlife: A cooperative approach with birds, bugs and bushes

Wildlife: Hummers: elusive jewels: Tripping the light fantastic

Theme gardens: Faery garden and Rain garden

Wildlife: Too many birds, too few or just NIMBY

Late Spring 2013

Vol 10, Issue 2

Theme gardens: Now there’s an idea!

Theme gardens: Zen garden, A place of peace and serenity

Theme gardens: Butterfly--good for larva, food for imago

January/February 2013

Vol 10, Issue 1

Admirable naturescapes: Autumn leaves are awe-striking

Nuts: Native fruit for winter

Maples: Appreciating the Acer family

Red list: Understanding this different concept

November 2012

Vol 9, Issue 11

Bulbs: Native vs. exotic, a short comparison

Autumn color: Looking for fall colors in 2012

Bulbs: Plant these natives now for spring blooms

Maples: Fall’s best color captured by camera

Bugs: Western yellowjacket, late summer hazard

October 2012

Vol 9, Issue 10

Theme gardens: Fragrance--northwest native plants with extraordinary aromas

Homemade useful stuff: Make-it-yourself cleaning solutions, perfumes and more

August 2012

Vol 9, Issue 8

Wildlife: Wood Duck boxes

Lilies:  Summer blooms are not just a tropical treat!

July 2012

Vol 9, Issue 7

Alien invaders: Hitchhikers and bad ideas

Strawberries: Fraise des bois, the wild ones

June 2012

Vol 9, Issue 6

Rhododendrons: Old-Fashioned native favorites

Native plants: Where to buy them

Garden design: Meet the pros--does your yard need a redo (or even a ‘do’)?

Native plants: Updated list, discover!

May 2012

Vol 9, Issue 5

Native plants: Sales are good news for frugal gardeners

WWID: What would Indians do?

Garden plans: Ideas for native plant gardens

April 2012

Vol 9, Issue 4

U.S. Copyright Laws: The do's and do not's

Dulcy Mahar: Remembering a garden muse, favorite northwest freelance writer

Free stuff in your emailbox: Newsletters, events and gardening columns

Trilliums: Annual notes on our native Easter lily

March 2012

Amended Edition

Vol 9, Issue 3A

Western Hazelnut: Corylus cornuta var. californica

Perennials: Double duty beauty, not just pretty faces

Ferns: Northwest native woodland stars

February 2012

Vol 9, Issue 2

Winter: Native landscape beauty and interest, naturally!

The wild garden: Meet a new friend

January 2012

Vol 9, Issue 1

Checkermallows: The beautiful bloom of Sidalcea nelsoniana (Nelson’s Checkermallow)

Rosehips and great reads: Perfect pairings

December 2010

Vol 8, Issue 7

Native shrubs for fall color: Pick your native shrubs for autumn beauty

Extinction: And then there were none--when a species is gone for good.

Extinction: Levels explained in this glossary

November 2010

Vol 8, Issue 6

Summer: New pictures of native plants

Wildlife: Author Peter Haggard’s picks the best natives for a wildlife garden

September-October 2010

Vol 8, Issue 5

Ceanothus: Hardworking northwest native shrubs

Bugs: Ants in the garden--evil, angelic or somewhere in between

July-August 2010

Vol 8, Issue 4

Journal feedback: Read what fellow gardeners have had to say about this journal

Maples: Genus Acers of the northwest

Identification: Are you sure? The importance of correct identification

May-June 2010

Vol 8, Issue 3

Trilliums: Time for nNative Easter lilies--woodland garden treasures

Wally’s Trilliums: Short article and a poem written by our garden’s master, Wally Hansen

Favorite research tools

March-April 2010

Vol 8, Issue 2

Friends on the web: Websites sharing our love of native plants

Living streamside: Using plants native to the Pacific northwest near creeks and streams. Free tree programs!

January-February 2010

Vol 8, Issue 1

Recommended reading: Armchair gardening at its best. A review of books featuring northwest native plants

Arbutus menziesii: Pacific Madrone--Fascinating northwest native tree. Photos by JoAnn Onstott

December 2009

Vol 7, Issue 12

Thanksgiving: A Poem by Edgar Guest

Propagating:

--Air layering--high tech trick

--The art of division

--Kinds of plants to propagate

--Propagating by cuttings

Timing and technique:- when to cut and how

Paying it forward: Ways to share

November 2009

Vol 7, Issue 11

Leaves of autumn: Fresh photos!

Special surprise: New screensaver to put this colorful season on your computer

October 2009

Vol 7, Issue 10 

Gardening for wildlife: Free newsletter full of ideas, how to get your backyard certified as an official wildlife habitat

Ann Lennartz: Her legacy continues, courtesy of Washington Native Plant Society

Bay City rain garden: Not just for experts, Tillamook County leads the way with example to follow.

September 2009

Vol 7, Issue 9

Reprise of Wally's newsletter, July - August 2004

Beautiful northwest evergreen: Modoc Cypress.

About that deer problem: Follow-up on earlier article

Old becomes new: NW most famous shrubs

It’s lily-time!: Seductive NW native perennials

Organically grown: Native plant food sources

Personal notes from Wally

Easy plant propagation

A summer destination: Visit Seattle’s Burke Museum by Jennifer.

August 2009

Vol 7, Issue 8

Good bugs: Friendly garden helpers

This is a good bug? Yes!: Learn which bugs can help your garden

Summertime blues: New photos of northwest native plants with blue flowers

Swarming bees: Why do bees swarm? The answer to this and other questions about bees

July 2009

Vol 7, Issue 7

Behind the camera: A look at our staff photographer

All in a days work: Photo album

Monthly highlights: Things to enjoy in June

Native plant info: It’s at your fingertips

June 2009

Vol 7, Issue 6

Weeds begone: Let native plants do the work

Growing wild strawberries: Groundcover plus food!

Fragaria feast: Strawberry recipes

Honey bees: Natives they like, or not

May 2009

Vol 7, Issue 5

An Homage to huckleberries:

Introduction

Pursuing the wild ollalie

Huckleberry hounds

Growing your own: the site

Growing your own: red hucks

Growing your own: misc tips

Recipes

Old tyme vacations: Step into the olden days

April 2009

Vol 7, Issue 4

Winter beauty: Native plants in snow

Small steps, great outcomes: Paying it forward, native style

Summer fun: Plan now!

Local stars: Businesses promoting native plants, good earth tending

Feb/March 2009

Vol 7, Issue 2/3

Lullaby in birdland: Backyard wildlife habitats

Bird garden staples: First you plant an oak

The bird lady: Kathleen Robson

January 2009

Vol 7, Issue 1

Bird gardening: It is all about the birds

Hummingbirds

Chickadees

Finches

Black-Bellied Plover

Western Wood Pewee

Pine Grosbeak

Western Bluebird

Oregon Junco

Spotted Towhee

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

California Quail

December 2008

Vol 6, Issue 12

Thanksgiving: Thoughts for life

Tastes of the wild: Smashing gift ideas

Natural author: Writer and naturalist, Rob Sandelin

November 2008

Vol 6, Issue 11

Outdoor housekeeping: The fall garden

Magical dirt: Beginners guide to composting

Walking tours: Enjoy autumn up close and personal

Tree of many colors: Vine Maple photo album, photos by JoAnn Onstott

October 2008

Vol 6, Issue 10

NW native grasses: Late summer garden stars

Family fun:

September 2008

Vol 6, Issue 9

Smelling up the place: Potpourris from native plants

Consummate camera work: New photos from staff photographer, JoAnn Onstott

Land restoration: Bolsa Chica wetland project

This & That: Musings from the editor

August 2008

Vol 6, Issue 8

Teaching our children: Gardens and the 3 R’s

Visit a recycling center: How to find one, what you’ll see

Bright whites: Native light for your garden

Got the blues?: Blue flowered natives

Red hot blooms: 3rd color in our patriotic tribute

July 2008

Vol 5, Issue 7

Cool summer craft: Notecards with pressed flowers

Swamp things: Native water plants

Monthly highlights: Look forward to these!

June 2008

Vol 5, Issue 6

Penawen: Moon of the Camas harvest

Preserving flowers: Drying and waxing

Where lilies abound: Nature’s masterpiece flowers

May 2008

Vol 5, Issue 5

Nifty northwest natives: By Lane Greer

Alternative planting: Kick the invasive plant habit

The other 3 R’s: It’s not "readin’, writin’ & ‘rithmetic"

Good landkeeping: Land protection and restoration

April 2008

Vol 5, Issue 4

Picking plants: Select the right native for your spot

Chickadee realty: Story by Sharon Stiteler, Chickadee Favorites

Peaceful partners: Diversity in the garden

Slugs!: Gardening enemy #1

March 2008

Vol 6, Issue 3

Rescuing wild animals: What to do (and what not to do) if you find one, how to get help

Make your own paper: Put in some native plant parts! We show you how, it’s easy

Pacific Madrone: Surprising facts and fun fiction about this NW native beauty

February 2008

Vol 6, Issue 2

A different way to recycle: Using found treasures!

Native garden in winter: More than just leaves and flowers

January 2008

Vol 6, Issue 1

Winter white: Moon garden ideas

Reflections on the native plants of the northwest: First publishing of a book by Wally Hansen

Red-Osier Dogwood: Forgotten native shrub worthy of a second look

From all of us: A greeting and a wish

December 2007

Vol 5, Issue 12

Thanksgiving thoughts: Things to consider

Wildcrafting: Winter fun for gardeners

How the garden master got his garden: Part 1

November 2007

Vol 5, Issue 11

Garden recycling tips: The 3 R’s in the garden

Wildlife: In or Out?

Tips to attract or repel:

Cats

Dogs

Deer

Raccoons

General tips

Attracting birds

October 2007

Vol 5, Issue 10

The leaves are coming!: A happy compromise

Imposters and imposers: Non-native escapees

Native choices: Why pick natives?

Bring on the hummers: Natives to attract them

Wicked and evil plants: ‘Leaves of three, let them be’

Invasive plant info: Education is key

September 2007

Vol 5, Issue 9

Staying green: Simple summer tips

Escaped ornamentals: Down side of non-natives

A summer layabout: Picking the right tree from which to hang your hammock

State flowers: 50 favorites

This & That: Musings from the editor

August 2007

Vol 5, Issue 8

Patriotic plants: Red, white and blue native blooms

Compost, anyone?: Easy and free and it works

Flag colored birds and butterflies: Plants aren’t the only patriots

Oregon butterfly in double trouble: The plight of Fender’s Blue

July 2007

Vol 5, Issue 7

Squirrel quiz: Test your knowledge!

Fauna with flora: Bugs and blossoms

To lawn or not: Grass or groundcovers?

Where to find the wild things: Native plant gardens and more ideas for summer fun

June 2007

Vol 5, Issue 6

The right tools: Power in the garden

A gardening standoff: Honey, I’m not going to cut the lawn this year

Native threads: The fabric of the modern garden by Julie Miles

All grown up: Mature native trees, shrubs and perennials

This & That: Musings from the editor

May 2007

Vol 5, Issue 5

Garden product review: Green and not so green

Rubber mulch: Earth friend or foe?

Toads in your garden: Seen any lately?

How green are you?: Time for a reality check

Recycling questionnaire: Print and share

Special Earth Day section

What is Earth Day

Two Celebrations/One Goal

• Equioctial Earth Day

• April 22 Earth Day

What you can do

• At home

• In your community

• At school

• At work

• While shopping

Earth Day Take-Home Kit

Events in your area

EPA Progress Report

April 2007

Vol 5, Issue 4

Gardening organically: Living Green, Part 3

Oregon’s Easter lily: Photographs of Trilliums

A garden gone wild: An accidental happy ending

More than just a plant: Another look at Trilliums

March 2007

Vol 5, Issue 3

Green gardening tips: Second in our Green Living series

Toads?: A $5 annual gift for your garden

Theme gardens: A new look at garden styles

February 2007

Vol 5, Issue 2

Go wild!: By Lorraine Johnson

How green are you?: Take a quiz and find out!

Gifts to grow: Make your own gift nursery

January 2007

Vol 5, Issue 1

NW native reds: Native plants with red features

Backyard wildlife habitats: What you need to know

The Elderberry party: An annual event

Just for the birds: Safe bird feeding practices

December 2006

Vol 4, Issue 10

Thanksgiving: Things we are thankful for

Natural beauty: Bouquets for Autumn

A gardener’s library: Books about NW Natives

Flanders Poppy: Remembering Veterans

A garden journal for you: Presenting a gift from Wally

November 2006

Vol 4, Issue 9

Falling leaves: Quick and easy craft idea

The leaves of autumn: Photos by JoAnn Onstott

Roses are forever: After the flowers, bright hips

The garden journal: Another way to enjoy gardening

October 2006

Vol 4, Issue 8

Flowers and fruit: Native shrubs for all seasons

The art of gathering: Find free plants and more

Grow your own furniture: Willow crafting

They’re alive!: Living willow structures

Salix: native willows: The right plants for the job

September 2006

Vol 4, Issue 7

The missing link: Water gardening with natives

The plants: Native plants for ponds or bogs

The rare ones: Don Eastman photographic essay of rare and endangered native water plants

Cobra Lily: Oregon Park celebrates a native darling

August 2006

Vol 4, Issue 6

Patriotic plants: Red, White & Blue Natives

Shirley Poppy: Traditional Veteran’s flower

Rockets and firecrackers: Plants with explosive names

July 2006

Vol 4, Issue 5

Summer vacation guide: There’s always something to do! Summer fun in the Northwest--even in your own neighborhood

June 2006

Vol 4, Issue 4

NW native Rock Cress: Photos by Don Eastman

What is Cress?: Mustard family members

Camas: Poetry in the wild

The edibility factor: Safe to eat or not

May 2006

Vol 4, Issue 3

Shaping nature: Native plants never dreamed they’d look like this!

Wondrous works: Photos by Don Eastman

Living fences: No paint needed!

April 2006

Vol 4, Issue 2

Dare to bare!: All about bare root plants

Artistic transition to spring: Watercolors by Heidi D. Hansen

Money trees: The true value of landscape trees

March 2006

Vol 4, Issue 1

Living holiday trees: A gift for the earth--green decor

Caring for your tree: Choosing, using and planting

Red berries--garden spark: Native plants with red fruit

Local homes with native plants: Models for a makeover!

December 2005 - January 2006

Vol 3, Issue 7

Colorful natives: Our best picks for fall

Lewis & Clark: Celebrate their journey

City garden, almost done: Final plan, planting now

October-November 2005

Vol 3, Issue 6

Grow your own plants: And eat them too!

A visit to the Oregon Garden: NW Native plants on display

Transformation of a garden: A new plan, the best one yet?

August-September 2005

Vol 3, Issue 5

Summer vacation ideas: What to do this summer? Find an adventure every day!

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

June-July 2005

Vol 3, Issue 4

Landscaping with native plants: Tips from Wally

Native plant rock garden: Fun gardening for everyone

Paintbrush: Figwort family: Photos by Donald C. Eastman

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

April-May 2005

Vol 3, Issue 3

Special message to teachers: Field trip ideas

To do now--pruning!: New ideas for old plants

NW native Dogwoods: By Marci Degman

Winter inspiration: Photos by JoAnn Onstott

Propagation with live stakes: How to article

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

February 2005

Vol 3, Issue 2

Mariposa Lilies: More of Don Eastman’s Calochortus Photos

Plant for wildlife: Create a wildlife habitat in your own yard

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

January 2005

Vol 3, Issue 1

Mariposa Lilies: Beautiful photos by author/photographer Don Eastman

Green holidays: Tips for earth-friendly gifts and holiday decorations

Fairy Slippers: Update on Wally’s adventures with this elusive NW Native perennial

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

December 2004

Vol 2, Issue 10

Ericaceae review: Article and Photos by Prof. Wilbur Bluhm

Fall color: Where to see Autumn’s NW Native Foliage Rainbow

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

October 2004

Vol 2, Issue 9

NW native onions: Photos by Don Eastman

Who says it’s invasive?: Story by Jennifer Rehm

What to plant now: And how to do it. Wally’s advice

Transformation of a garden: Action on our makeover project

September 2004

Vol 2, Issue 8

Walk on the wild side: Places in Oregon and Washington to see NW Native Plants

• Highways, Parks & Trails

• Celebrations

• Gardens

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

July 2004

Vol 2, Issue 7

Lewisia: Part 2: Article by Wally Hansen, Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman

Penstemons: Nature’s gift to gardeners by Wilbur Bluhm

Transformation of a garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

June 2004

Vol 2, Issue 6

Lewisia: historic plants of the NW: Story by Wally Hansen, Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman

How the Dogwood got its name: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Lacy white flowers: Good, Bad or Deadly?

May 2004

Vol 2, Issue 5

The role of Sitka Spruce, Part 2--detailed look at northwest native tree: Article by Heidi Hansen

Trillium paintings: Romantic and Botanical Paintings of NW Native Trilliums

Trillium photographs: Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman

April 2004

Vol 2, Issue 4

Fritillaria, Part 2: Unusual native lily Photos by Don Eastman

The role of Sitka Spruce: detailed look at northwest native tree. Article by Heidi Hansen

Natural beauty, Part 2: in the winter garden. Article by Jennifer Rehm

March 2004

Vol 2, Issue 3

Fritillaria, Part 1: unusual native lily. Photos by Don Eastman

Edible berries: delicious treats in the garden. Article by Marci Degman

Natural beauty in the winter garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

February 2004

Vol 2, Issue 2

Hall’s Isopyrum: Unusual Northwest Native Wildflower from photographer Don Eastman

David Douglas: seeds of destiny: Plant hunter following in Lewis and Clark’s footsteps

Propagating from live stakes: A different way to start native plants

Propagating from hardwood cuttings:  How-to for increasing your plant population

Bare root plants: Care and planting instructions

January 2004

Vol 2, Issue 1

Special holiday issue

Wildflower photo gallery: Photographs of rare and beautiful Northwest Native flowers by author and photographer Donald C. Eastman

The making of a photographer: Short Interview by Jennifer Rehm

Personal notes from Wally: Native Plantsman shares his thoughts as the new year draws near

Holiday greetings: From the Nursery Staff

December 2003

Vol 1, Issue 3

Beautiful native lilies of the northwest: Wally Hansen with Don Eastman

Iris, a flower and a lovely lady: Article by Nellie Stark, PhD

Landscaping with native plants: Using Natives in your Yard

Fall color: Best Northwest Native Plants

Introduction to Donald C. Eastman: Author and photographer

How to get free plants: Deciduous Native Cuttings

November 2003

Vol 1, Issue 2

Wild and wonderful Oregon Huckleberries: Article  by Nellie Stark, PhD

Get ready: Propagating native plants by winter cuttings

What’s your zone?: New USDA Hardiness Zones

Landscaping and restoration: With bare root plants in the winter

October 2003

Vol 1, Issue 1