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February is a perfect time to prune some perennials | The Compleat Home Gardener
Hydrangeas, roses, and ornamental grasses as well.
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At A Glance | February 2026 Community Calendar
Valentines Day is around the corner; the Plateau will help you prepare.
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The hunt for hearty hellebores begins | The Compleat Home Gardener
All hail this heavenly perennial.
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All indoor plants have benefits – but some are more difficult to grow than others | The Compleat Home Gardener
African violets are easy to make bloom, but you’ll find miniature roses a little more prickly.
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New Year’s resolutions for the growing gardener | The Compleat Home Gardener
Be aware of failing plants, pests, and what your neighbors are up to.
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Love your local library? Write a letter
The KCLS Foundation’s Love Letters to Libraries program runs through Jan. 16.
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The weather outside looks frightful – so let’s focus on delightful house plants | The Compleat Home Gardener
A phalaenopsis orchid is perfect if you only have a little room and some sun.
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Where to go ice skating in King County
Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…
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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…
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A Visit from St. Nicholas | The Compleat Home Gardener
This Christmas garden poem was written for this column more than 25 years ago. It is still the…
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Tips in house plant rearrangement for the holidays | The Compleat Home Gardener
Make it a plant party inside!
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Buckley Kiwanis names November Students of the Month
Warner Koehn and Natalie Cooper were the honorees.