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August Planting Tips for the Northwest

Along the Coast Replace early summer veggies with fall crops of broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. You can also plant salad fixings, like lettuce, beets, spinach, and radishes. Replace spent annuals with new ones. Give the garden a fresh look by trying something new. Choose larger plants to create a strong show from now until frost. […]

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Peony and Iris farm – Visit Brooks Gardens near Salem

Peony and Iris farm – Visit Brooks Gardens near Salem Brooks Gardens near Salem, Ore., is a peony grower of bare root and potted peonies for gardens and landscapes. Although the gardens are past “the bloom”, those interested in peonies are invited to checkout the online catalog and start ordering bulbs in September and October. […]