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GARDEN NOTES

Here you will find previous issues of Garden Notes, the quarterly newsletter of the Northwest Horticultural Society. You may need to disable pop-ups to view these newsletters.

Spring 2013

  • Bellevue Botanical Garden is Growing, by Denise Lane and Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Come Tour with Us in 2013, by Gillian Mathews and Renee Montgelas
  • Great Plant Picks 2013: Small Spaces—Big Impact!, by Rick Peterson
  • All About Hostas, by “Riz” Reyes
  • Volunteer Profile: Kirsten Fitzgerald, by Karin Kravitz
  • Welcome New Members
  • Literary Notes from the Miller Library, by Brian Thompson
  • 2013 Patrons’ List
  • The Story of Plants: Pulmonarias, by Daniel Mount
  • Mastering the Ultimate Mixed Border: 2013 Spring, Summer, and Fall Classes with Daniel Mount
  • Plant Nerd Night, Thursday, July 25, 2013, 6-9 pm
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Greg Graves
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show Wrapup

Winter 2013

  • 2013 Spring Garden Symposium—The New European Garden: Principles and Garden Practices that Make Sense for Everyone’s Garden, by Hans Mandt
  • 2012 Fall Plant Sale Vendors
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show—Free Admission to the Show
  • NHS Members to Speak at Garden Show, by Janet Endsley
  • A Tour of Private English Gardens, by Deborah Cheadle
  • Cultivating Knowledge: Gardens as Scientific Laboratories, by Hillary Burgess
  • NHS Wants You...to Volunteer, by Ann LeVasseur
  • Welcome New Members
  • Here Comes the NHS Spring Plant Sale, by Deborah Heg
  • Literary Notes from the Miller Library, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: The Yew, by Daniel Mount
  • Garden Notes Survey Results, by Judy Redmond
  • NHS Grants Awarded, by Daniel Sparler
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Greg Graves
  • Meet the Board Tour Winners, by Dominique Emerson

Fall 2012

  • NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Marie Weiler
  • 2012 Fall Plant Sale Vendors
  • Plants to Seek Out at the NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Meghan Fuller
  • Orchid Basics, by “Riz” Reyes
  • Falling Walls, Adding Plants, by Forrest Campbell
  • Volunteer Profile: Emily Dexter, by Lynne de Merritt
  • New Members List
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • 2012 Patrons List
  • 2012 Donors List
  • The Story of Plants: Vine Maples, by Daniel Mount
  • Pacific Horticulture Breaks New Ground, by Lorene Edwards Forkner
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • Directions to North Seattle Community College
  • Back Page Photo and Quotation

Summer 2012

  • The Bloedel Reserve: Quietly Magnificent, by Stacie Crooks
  • The Pollinator Pathway, by Ann LeVasseur
  • Eighth Annual Meet the Board Tour
  • Volunteer Profile: Chuck Ogburn, by Lois Willman
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Stock, by Daniel Mount
  • Out and About This Summer with NHS Tours, by Jackie White
  • Plant Nerd Night Extravaganza, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • Plant Nerd Night Sponsors, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Spring 2012

  • Plant Nerd Night Comes to Seattle, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Chicago/Wisconsin Tour, by Daniel Mount
  • Great Plant Picks 2012: Made in the Shade, by Rick Peterson
  • The Seattle Chinese Garden, by Phil Wood
  • Volunteer Profile: Jackie White, by Renee Montgelas
  • New Members List
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • 2012 Patrons List
  • The Story of Plants: The Tulip, by Daniel Mount
  • Robins and Seeds, by Lee Neff
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show Wrap-up

Winter 2012

  • 2012 Spring Gardening Symposium—Woodland Gardening: Building Beauty from Shade-Loving Plants, by Hans Mandt
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show—Win a Free Ticket for Plant Nerd Night!
  • NHS Members to Speak at Garden Show, by Janet Endsley
  • Lessons I Learned from My Garden, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Diary of a Perfect Leaf, by David Fishman
  • Volunteer Profile: Mark Lyke, by Toni Loomis and Daniel Sparler
  • Trio of Special Events to Benefit the Miller Library, by Deborah Heg
  • The Story of Plants: Camellia, by Daniel Mount
  • 2012 NHS Tours, by Daniel Mount
  • Plant Nerd Night, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • NHS Grants Awarded to Three Non-Profits, by Daniel Sparler

Fall 2011

  • NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Lois Willman and Marie Weiler
  • 2011 NHS Plant Sale Vendor List
  • Plants to Seek Out at the NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Marty Wingate
  • Discovering Brazil’s Inhotim Instituto Cultural, by Daniel Sparler
  • Reliable, Perennial Tulips for Your Garden, by “Riz” Reyes
  • Volunteer Profile: Sue Goetz, by Cindy Combs
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Pumpkin, by Daniel Mount
  • An Interview with Dr. Sarah Reichard, by Ray Larson and Dr. Sarah Reichard
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • Directions to North Seattle Community College

Summer 2011

  • Chile: Tall, Skinny, Extra Hot with Ice on the Side, by Dan Hinkley
  • The Flowering Onions, by Jim Fox
  • Seventh Annual Meet the Board Tour
  • Volunteer Profile: Marie Weiler, by Lois Willman
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Fireweed, by Daniel Mount
  • Olympia Area Tour, by Jackie White
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson

Spring 2011

  • The Ten Best Epimedium You Can Buy, by Richie Steffen
  • Great Plant Picks 2011: Drought-Tolerant, Sun-Loving Combinations Using GPPs, by Alex LaVilla
  • 2011 NHS Tours, by Renee Montgelas
  • A Day at Tucquala Meadows, by Daniel Mount
  • Hawthorn: The Mayflower and My Heart of Hearts, By EagleSong Evans Gardener
  • Volunteer Profile: Daniel Mount, by Melody Hooper
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Japanese Cherry, by Daniel Mount
  • Spring Ephemerals: More than a Fleeting Affection, by Jason Kibbey
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • Fun in Spite of the Weather

Winter 2011

  • 2011 Spring Gardening Symposium: Inspiration and Beauty in the Environmentally Responsible Garden, by Hans Mandt
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Free Ticket and NHS Speakers, by Nita-Jo Rountree and Janet Endsley
  • England Garden Tour, by Judy Redmond
  • A Garden of Faux Pas, by Sue Goetz
  • Volunteer Profile: Sue Grosz, by Lois Willman
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • Spring Plant Sale to Benefit Miller Garden, by Deborah Heg
  • The Story of Plants: Bay Laurel, by Daniel Mount, illustration by Sylvia Portillo
  • 2011 NHS Tours, by Gillian Mathews
  • Children’s PlayGarden Honors NHS, by Wendy Welch
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Ray Larson
  • NHS Grants Awarded to Four Non-Profits, by “Riz” Reyes

Fall 2010

  • NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Lisa Irwin
  • Plants to Seek Out at the NHS Fall Plant Sale, by “Riz” Reyes
  • Narcissus Planting Experiment, by Judy Redmond
  • Horticulture’s Higher Calling, by Lorene Edwards Forkner
  • Volunteer Profile: Deborah Heg, by Dominique Emerson
  • 2010 Scholarship Winner, by Ray Larson
  • The Story of Plants: Mosses, by Daniel Mount
  • “Flawless in Seattle” Plant Librarians’ Meeting, by Brian Thompson
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • NHS Members and Their Friends Flock to Meet the Board Tours, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Summer 2010

  • A Bouquet of Old Garden Roses, by Sue Hopkins
  • How to T-Bud a Rose, by Judy Redmond
  • Sixth Annual Seattle Meet the Board Tour, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Two Rosy Poems, by Robert Burns and Robert Herric
  • Volunteer Profile: Ciscoe Morris, by Lee Neff and Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: ‘Peace’ Hybrid Tea Rose, by Daniel Mount, illustration by Sylvia Portillo
  • A Rose for Richie, by Lee Neff and Richie Steffen
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • Sweets and Salads Lunch in the Garden, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Spring 2010

  • Have Your Garden and Eat It Too, by Lorene Edwards Forkner
  • Great Plant Picks 2010: Foliage Combinations Using GPPs in the Garden, by Alex LaVilla
  • Summer Day Tours, by the Tours Committee
  • Imagine Lunch in a Fabulous Garden with Ciscoe and Richie, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • A Garden of Therapy, by Sue Goetz
  • The (Unauthorized) Volunteer Profile: Richie Steffen, by Lee Neff
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Hellebores, by Daniel Mount, Illustration by Sylvia Portillo
  • South Sound Meet the Board Tour, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • A Fun-Filled Flower Show, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Winter 2010

  • 2010 Spring Gardening Symposium — American Garden Design from Dumbarton Oaks to Living Roofs, by Hans Mandt
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Picture This, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • NHS Members to Speak at Flower Show, by Janet Endsley
  • 2009 Australia Tour, by Gillian Mathews
  • The Hyde Herbarium: A (Not So) Hidden Treasure of CUH, by Ray Larson
  • Volunteer Profile: Cindy Combs, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Watercolors on Exhibit at the Miller Library, by Brian Thompson
  • 2010 NHS Tours, by Renee Montgelas
  • The Story of Plants: Sitka Spruce, by Daniel Mount
  • Coaxing the Next Generation of Gardeners, by Riz Reyes
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • Scholarship Awarded

Fall 2009

  • NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Lisa Irwin
  • 2009 NHS Fall Plant Sale Vendors
  • Looking for Treasures at the NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Ciscoe Morris
  • Captivating Fall Combinations, by Marty Wingate
  • Garden Wisdom Through the Ages, by Sue Goetz
  • Volunteer Profile: Lee Neff, by Daniel Sparler
  • Exhibits at the Miller Library, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Crabapple, by Daniel Mount
  • Wonderful Willow, by Debra Prinzing
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • 2009 NHS Events in Photos

Summer 2009

  • Diverse, Delicious, Durable: Brassica oleracea, by EagleSong
  • Visit Wondrous Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, by Lisa Irwin
  • NHS Board Members’ Garden Tours, by Judy Redmond
  • Volunteer Profile: Lorene Edwards Forkner, by Mary Gutierrez
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Story of Plants: Nasturtium, by Daniel Mount, illustration by Suzanne Ferris
  • Dry Shade Gardening: One Year Later, by Riz Reyes
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President's Message, by Hans Mandt
  • We Need New Garden Notes Writers and We Need New Members

Spring 2009

  • Designing for Small Spaces, by Phil Wood
  • Great Plant Picks 2009: Two Collections of Sturdy Groundcovers, by Alex LaVilla
  • Volunteer Profile: Ray Larson, by Ann LeVasseur
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • The Consolation of Philosophy: On Latin, Love, and Living with Loss, by Daniel Sparler
  • The Story of Plants: Daphne, by Daniel Mount
  • Windcliff Fundraiser Update, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Tour Local and Regional Gardens with NHS: Hidden Treasures of South Seattle, by Renee Montgelas
  • Spring Container Gardening: Beauty in Small Spaces, by Lois Pendleton
  • NHS Bulletin Board, by Karin Kravitz
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • NHS Wins! by Nita-Jo Rountree

Winter 2009

  • March 2009 Symposium Speakers, by Hans Mandt
  • Volunteer Profile on Greg Graves, by Melody Hooper
  • Green Thoughts in a Green Shade: My Mother's Garden, by Suzanne Ferris
  • Roy Lancaster and Windcliff, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • The Story of Plants: Rosemary, by Daniel Mount
  • Tour the Gardens of Sardinia and Australia, by Gillian Mathews
  • New Restoration Horticulture Degree at Edmonds Community College, by Judy Redmond
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • Welcome New Garden Notes Editor, by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • President’s Message, by Hans Mandt
  • Welcome New Members
  • NHS Bulletin Board, by Karin Kravitz

Fall 2008

  • NHS Fall Plant Sale, by Ann LeVasseur
  • Volunteer Profile: Wendy Welch by Robyn Farrer Maass
  • Great Fern Picks, by Sue Olsen
  • Autumn Musings, by Jim Fox
  • The Story of Plants: Sugar Maples, by Daniel Mount
  • NHS Lecture Schedule 2008-2009
  • Upcoming Speakers: Richard W. Hartlage and Fran Sharp
  • Thanks to 2008 Patrons
  • Backward Bulbs, by Mary Gutierrez
  • Polite Spreader, by Kathleen DeMaria
  • An Introduction to Botanical Latin: The Philatelic Quartet, by Daniel Sparler
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • NHS Bulletin Board and NHS Website Redesign
  • President’s Message, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Summer 2008

  • Fourth Annual Tour of NHS Board Member gardens
  • NHS Fall Plant Sale
  • Volunteer Profile: Daniel Sparler by Lee C. Neff
  • Profile of Pacific Horticulture Magazine by Greg Graves
  • The Story of Plants: Oxalis, by Daniel Mount
  • An Experiment in Dry Shade Gardening, by Rizanino Reyes
  • Thanks to 2008 Patrons
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • President’s Message, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Spring 2008

  • Come Gentle Spring, Ethereal Mildness! Come! by Lorene Edwards Forkner
  • Volunteer Profile: Jean Hanson, by Robin Farrar Maass
  • Flora and Fauna Books, by Ann LeVasseur
  • Molbak's Spring Kickoff Weekend to Benefit NHS
  • Gardening with Bambi and Thumper, by Lisa Irwin
  • Species and Heirloom Gladiolus, by Mary Gutierrez
  • The Story of Plants: Turk's Cap Lily, by Daniel Mount
  • NHS Calendar
  • Upcoming Speakers
  • Thanks to our 2008 Patrons
  • A Stylish Shed — All Your Own, by Debra Prinzing
  • The Origin of Species, by Daniel Sparler
  • Miller Library News, by Brian Thompson
  • NHS Bulletin Board
  • Message from the President, by Nita-Jo Rountree

Winter 2008

  • The Ornamental Plant: From Third Century Athens to Your Garden by Greg Graves
  • 2007 NHS Grant Recipients by Pete Lucas
  • NHS Members to Speak at Garden Show by Janet Endsley
  • Eat Your Vegetables! Garden to Table by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Volunteer Profile: The NW Flower & Garden Show Team by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • Spring Ephemerals/NHS Spring Plant Sale by Lisa Irwin
  • Speaker Profiles of Raymond J. Larson and Alice Doyle by Lois Pendleton
  • Winter Treasures from the Wild by RizaniƱo Reyes
  • Introduction to Botanical Latin, Genuses—I Mean Genera! by Daniel Sparler
  • The Story of Plants: Arborvitae by Daniel Mount
  • Miller Library News and Notes by Brian Thompson

Fall 2007

  • Autumn is for Planting!
  • Meet the Growers
  • Plant Buying Strategies by Sue Lewicki
  • Volunteer Profiles: Lisa Irwin and Sue Dickson by Robin Farrar Maass
  • Introduction to Botanical Latin, Back to School Primer by Daniel Sparler
  • The Gospel of Great Plant Picks by Lynne Thompson
  • Speaker Profiles of Bob Hyland and Richard A. Brown
  • Sunflower Power by Daniel Mount
  • Exciting Plant Introductions from the Wild by RizaniƱo Reyes
  • The Not-So-Lowly Catmint by Mary Palmer
  • Miller Library News and Notes by Karen Preuss

Summer 2007

  • South Sound Garden Tour
  • Volunteer Profiles: Joyce Hawkins and Lois Willman by Barbara Reisinger
  • NHS Plant Sale Coming in September by Robin Farrar Maass
  • Adventures with Soil by The Gardener Formerly Known As OGC
  • Not Your Grandmother’s Arctostaphylos by Jason Kibbey
  • Frilly Echeverias by Debra Lee Baldwin
  • Moving by Lee Neff
  • Miller Library News and Notes by Karen Preuss

Spring 2007

  • Third Annual Board Member Tour
  • In Love with Grasses by Rose O'Donnell
  • The Urban Potager: Creating Food Gardens in Small Spaces by Susan Goetz
  • A Plea for Latin by Daniel Sparler
  • Crimson Flag by Mary Gutierrez
  • Speaker Profiles of Ray Rogers, Scot Medbury, and Christopher Bradley-Hole by Robin Maass
  • NHS at the Flower and Garden Show by Nita-Jo Rountree
  • NHS Awards Three Scholarships
  • Long-Suffering Melianthus major by Daniel Mount
  • Miller Library News and Notes by Karen Preuss and Brian Thompson