Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Page updated at 07:00 p.m.
Plant Life
Valerie Easton is a Seattle freelance writer and contributing editor for Horticulture magazine. Her book, "Plant Life: Growing a Garden in the Pacific Northwest" (Sasquatch Books, 2002) is a selection of her columns in Pacific Northwest magazine.
MIKE SIEGEL / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Tom and Mary Fisher's little screened porch-like outbuilding, complete with pizza oven, king-sized bed and a table for playing cards, was built from cedar logs found and hand hewn on their South Whidbey Island property. Read story
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Northwest gardeners' outbuildings charm and delight | Plant Life
Plant Life columnist Valerie Easton says that whether an outbuilding is meant as a garden focal point, a social space or a quiet retreat, it's always a playhouse.
Saturday, January 28
Great Plant Picks 2012 highlights NW shade plants | Plant Life
Saturday, January 21
UW Botanic Gardens sow seeds for the future | Plant Life
Saturday, January 14
Seattle's oldest trees are a majestic sight to behold | Plant Life
Saturday, January 7
Here's to brighter, easier, more edible NW gardens | Plant Life
Saturday, December 24
Northwest conservatories nurture nature and ourselves | Plant Life
Saturday, December 17
Have big fun with miniature gardening | Plant Life
Saturday, December 10
Holiday gifts for gardeners brighten dark days | Plant Life
Saturday, December 3
Seattle artist Ginny Ruffner's garden is a party | Plant Life
Saturday, November 26
Battling the big (garden) chill near Leavenworth | Plant Life
Saturday, October 29
Oh, deer! Tactics for life among the wildlife | Plant Life
Saturday, October 22
The world's amazing gardens beckon | Plant Life
Saturday, October 15
Of giant potted plants, lilies and a wetland walk | Plant Life
Saturday, October 8
Plant yourself down and curl up with a good garden book | Plant Life
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