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Marianne Binetti

Marianne Binetti has a degree in horticulture from Washington State University, helps train Master Gardeners and appears on local radio and TV, as well as a guest on HGTV and The Discovery Channel. She has been gardening for 30 years and is the author of 10 gardening books. Her latest, Vegetable Gardening for Washington and Oregon, shares tips for growing in the often-rainy Northwest climate. Marianne writes a syndicated newspaper column and has twice received national awards of excellence in journalism.

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Corner Garden Plan

Corner Garden Plan

Want to know what you can do with that neglected corner behind the house? Check out this Northwest garden plan from Marianne.

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A Cook’s Garden

A Cook’s Garden

Looking for a recipe that uses fresh chives? Here’s a recipe from Lowe’s Northwest region garden contributor Marianne Binetti.

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Container Garden Recipe

Container Garden Recipe

Looking for some planting inspiration for a colorful container? Try this simple recipe.

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Tips for a More Sustainable Garden

Tips for a More Sustainable Garden

These tips will help you tread lightly on the Earth with a more sustainable and organic garden.

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Big Return on Small Trees

Big Return on Small Trees

My favorite small trees add huge value to the home landscape and make a big impact in small spaces.

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Northwest Gardening Calendar

Northwest Region Gardening Calendar

Follow this month-by-month calendar of gardening tasks for the Northwest to get a jump-start on the season.

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How to Eat Your Front Yard

How to Eat Your Front Yard

Become a farmer of your own front yard by planting beautiful, incredible, edibles as part of your landscape.

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Time to Dream for 2012

Time to Dream for 2012

It’s time to get ready for spring in the Northwest with plans for summer magic.

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Smart Gardening Tips

Smart Gardening Tips for the Northwest

Use spray paint for a fresh look. Deal with slugs and snails. Win the war on weeds.

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Add Bling to Versatile Violets

Add Bling to Versatile Violets

Discover how to dress up this jewel of an indoor plant and give it a place of honor while in flower.

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Attract Birds the Natural Way

Attract Birds the Natural Way

When it comes to attracting and feeding birds, why argue with Mother Nature? She knows how to provide a nutritious buffet for our native birds.

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Gift Ideas for Gardeners

Gift Ideas for Gardeners

Check out Marianne's gift recommendations for the gardeners in your life!

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Dirt-Cheap Fall Color Splash

Dirt-Cheap Fall Color Splash

Without picking up a trowel or buying a bag of potting soil, you can perk up your garden with rich fall color.

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Softening the Hardscape

Softening the Hardscape

A hard surface is a blank canvas, waiting to be bedazzled with beads, tarted up with tiles or hidden behind a curtain of climbing vines.

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Scents and Sensibility

Scents and Sensibility

Get tips for caring for and enjoying your favorite fragrant flowers.

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Making the Most of Moist Soil

Making the Most of Moist Soil

Learn how Marianne transforms a damp area into a garden destination.

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Grass with Class

Grass with Class

Like a little black dress that makes a good impression anyplace it goes, black mondo grass is a rich and classy choice.

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Rhododendron Species Garden

Rhododendron Species Garden

A visit to the Rhododendron Species Garden will leave anyone pointing with awe.