Monthly Archives: September 2024

September surprises

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Denise

I’m not referring to surprises in the sense of predicted late-season arrivals, but just the generic, built-in unpredictability of plants we choose for our gardens. A plant’s performance can be dramatically different just down the street, not to mention spanning … Continue reading →

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Hoffman’s Center for the Arts: The Wonder Garden

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Denise

The Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita, Oregon, celebrated its 20-year anniversary Saturday August 31. Out of their many programs — clay, writing, visual arts — I became acquainted with the HCA through their horticulture program. The Hoffman’s Wonder … Continue reading →

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