Category: PNW Gardening
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Discover the 2026 NW Flower and Garden Festival: Events & Free Tickets
The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, now in its 37th year, starts in 19 days, featuring sponsorship from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The event offers Show Gardens, City Living Displays, and various activities, while fostering friendships and community among attendees. Ann reflects on personal memories and the festival’s impact on horticulture.
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The Rock Garden of the Late Kathy Allen
Kathy Allen’s rock garden in Southern Oregon offered first-time visitors an enchanting surprise, filled with perfectly grown plants and a warm community. Her humility and talent left a lasting impression on many, including the author, who recalls cherished visits and the friendships fostered through gardening, despite feeling out of place among rock gardeners.
Ann Loves Plants 