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Message From The Edmonds in Bloom President

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From Winter to Spring…
Winter gardens speak of promise, not loss. They remind us that dormancy and rest are an important part of growth, and stillness is an important part of learning. Every season in the garden brings a different set of responsibilities and opportunities. Spring, summer, fall, and winter – however they unfold for us, are unique and purposeful—each season bringing opportunities of its own. Read More…

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Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter in Edmonds

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By Maxine Mitchell. As the days grow shorter and chillier, homeowners need to conduct the age-old practice of “putting the garden to bed” for the winter. “What is that?” you might ask. Well, it’s a lot of things, but essentially, it’s doing a final pruning and clean-up and making sure your plants are protected for[…]

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Wild Thing – Living with my Gunnera manicata

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by Lisa Reddick It’s July. Today it’s raining. Not the best weather for us, but my Gunnera plant is having a great time. Unaware of the pandemic, the wet, warm spring and summer has served up the best days for my Gunnera to thrive. This year the leaves are bigger than ever, reaching almost 3[…]