Just a bit off topic but perhaps helpful. One of the best books, in my
opinion, for a PNW gardener is the Sunset Garden Book. I was given my first
as a house warming present about 35 years ago. I'm on my 3rd edition now
but have kept them all because I have lots of notes, almost like my garden
journal. Check it out the next time you are in a bookstore or garden center
that sells books. I'm sure you'll like what you see.

Val


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om...
Please help a relocated girl from Chicago pick out some perennials for
her new Portland-area flower beds and rock gardens. Huge property,
much shade - some areas get *some* sunlight (a few hours per day).

Also, how do I permanently get rid of blackberries without resorting
to Tritox or some such horrible thing? They just laughed at the
Round-Up.

TIA for any help - I'm on a steep learning curve, and have been
weeding furiously. Any good book recs are also welcome.

-L.
(Loving the trillium all over my back yard...)