Monday, February 29, 2016

The Water-Saving Garden book party and giveaway...

Today I am thrilled to be part of an online "blog-party" celebrating the release of The Water-Saving Garden, the new book by Pam Penick.

A sort of follow-up to the hugely successful Lawn Gone!The Water-Saving Garden is going to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening with less water. The keyword there is gardening, Pam isn't advocating for spaces where plants are replaced by AstroTurf and gravel (although gravel does make a great mulch or alternative hardscape in a water-saving garden). Rather she explains how we can be surrounded by the natural beauty of plants in our gardens, while still conserving one of nature's most precious resources.

Pam gardens in Austin, Texas. Like many parts of the West the folks in Austin have suffered extended drought. Pam writes from experience, her own — as well as other gardener's — and includes colorful, lush photos to illustrate her points.
Lakewood Garden, Austin, TX. Photo Credit: Pam Penick

So if you don't live in Texas, Arizona, California...this book probably isn't for you, right? Wrong. We all should be gardening in a way that respects our resources. In the part one of the book "Drink Up the beauty & ingenuity of a water-saving garden" seven different gardens are profiled, two of them in Oregon — where it rains all the time — right? Nope, wrong again. Our modified Mediterranean climate means we have long (and seemingly getting longer) dry summers. Why not plant for this reality?

If you're a regular reader of this blog then you already know one of the gardens profiled in this section quite well, the Kuzma Garden. I'm also proud to note there are a few photos from my garden in the book, as well as ones from Scott Weber's garden, Tamara Paulat's garden and JJ De Sousa's garden as well as a few other locals...(sorry my Portland pride is showing!)...
The garden of JJ De Sousa, Portland, OR. Photo Credit: Pam Penick

After she tours you through the dazzling gardens at the beginning of the book, Pam then covers how to "make your garden a Water Saver, not a Water Guzzler" with tips on keeping rain water on your property, alternative irrigation ideas, and thoughts on the roles which soil, mulch and shade play in the garden.
Gravel Paving. Photo Credit: Pam Penick

Part three "Planting the water-saving garden" explores plant choices including where, how and when to plant. Part four "oasis or mirage? creating the Illusion of water in the garden" covers how to use water (or the illusion of it) for maximum effect in the garden. Finally part five lists 101 plants for planting in water-saving gardens.
Curbing along a residential street in Portland is bumped out to capture run-off.
 Photo Credit: Pam Penick

For another perspective on Pam's book I invite you to read a review written by Kris, who blogs at Late to the Garden Party. Kris lives in the Los Angeles area and is gardening with a community required 36% reduction of water usage (from 2013 levels, when she'd already started to cut-back). Kris illustrates her book review with personal accounts (and great photos) from her garden. Read it here.

Now for the giveaway! (what's a party without door prizes?) I am delighted to be giving away a Circle Pot from Potted!
Circle Pot in Orange. Photo Credit: Potted Inc.

You know how much I love my Circle Pots, (I have orange and chartreuse) here's your chance to have one of your own, and get this...the winner gets to choose the color they get! The Circle Pot is a Potted design, and it's perfect for displaying water-thrifty succulents, Bromeliads, Tillandsia, or whatever your heart desires. To be entered to win leave a comment below by midnight on Sunday, March 6th. You MUST include a way for me to get a hold of you if you are the winner. That means if you're not linking to an active blog I need an email address! Winners will be announced on March 7th.

But that's not all! Six other bloggers are also do giveaways to celebrate The Water-Saving Garden. Click on over to comment on their posts for a chance to win these great prizes:


The fine print: One entry per person for each giveaway. Shipping available within the continental U.S. only (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Photos and book cover reprinted with permission from The Water-Saving Garden, by Pam Penick, copyright © 2016, published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Photographs copyright © 2016 by Pam Penick.

Photos without listed credit are © 2009-2016 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude. I received a complementary review copy of The Water-Saving Garden from the publisher.

190 comments:

  1. I knew it would be good, but I'm even more excited to read Pam's book after seeing this review. As for the circle pot giveaway: Yes, please, because potted plants are a great way to control the amount of water used in any garden, right?

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    1. They are, and Longview ranch is PERFECT for a Circle Pot!

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  2. I received my copy the other day but haven't had much time to spend with it, other than paging through the book. From what I've seen, though, I think it's destined to become a classic. It contains exactly the kind of information so many people in the West are thirsty for (sorry for the pun).

    I'll check out the other giveaways, too. I haven't won anything since I was 15, but it's always worth a try.

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    1. Your front garden re-do would fit in with the other gardens in the book quite nicely Gerhard!

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    2. Gerhard, thanks for getting my book. If you haven't had time to read it yet, it's surely because you've been busy making your own front garden more water thrifty. I've been following your de-lawning with interest!

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  3. Pam's new book sounds really good, can't wait to read it. I'd love to win the Circle pot too!

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  4. This book looks fabulous. I think it's hard to get people to change from what they know so hopefully this will be another good push in that direction. midge@pdxgardens.com

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    1. You're so right Midge. Just look around at all the old-school Portland gardens and your point is made.

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  5. Loree I'm excited about this…I had no idea there are so many Portland gardens represented in the book! Just ordered the book for the HPSO library. We're having an event March 12 "The Future of Gardening is Now"…Pam's new book is central to the theme.

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    1. That's great news, and Bruce Wakefield's garden is in the book too!

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    2. Thanks for including my book in your library event, Sprite. Very cool!

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  6. I can't wait to delve deep into Pam's book. I leafed through it and had fun spotting some places we've been to through Flings. Now, to win a Potted circle planter - yum!

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    1. Oh yes, many of them are going to be familiar to regular Flingers!

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    2. Thanks for getting my book, Jean. Yep, you'll see Fling gardens in there from various parts of the country, and hopefully a lot of gardens that will resonate with your own garden plans.

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  7. So excited for the new book and spring! I have as many succulents as possible in snowy New England and would love to try a circle pot, fingers crossed!

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    1. No email and no link = you aren't entered to win! I need a way to get a hold of you in order for your comment to be considered an entry.

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  8. This book looks so awesome - I'm totally down with the armchair garden tours - I can see myself totally lost in this book for hours and finding much inspiration. Thanks to Pam - what a labor of love - and to you for sharing! You are such a great resource. I'm so excited to sit down with this one!

    And the orange container is pretty sweet - ������

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    1. I think the orange is my favorite color...

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  9. Pam's twisty oak and persimmon trunks are part of the inspiration for the area I'm working on now. I've been focusing more and more on plants adapted to our dry summers, though I'm not a purist. Somehow I keep acquiring a few plants that need supplemental water, though they're all going into areas that are relatively moist, shaded, and receive supplemental water due to existing plants. I'm too much of an addict to say no. But even my "thirsty" plants these days aren't water hogs.

    You know my email. ;)

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    1. Reading your comment it occurred to me this summer will be the first time I'm not babying a newly planted area. That's not to say there won't be new plants stuck in here and there but no big "must water to get established" swath.

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    2. Happy planting, Evan! You know, I'm not much into guilting anyone for a few water-loving plants. I have some myself growing in a container pond. It's about big-picture changes and overall embracing one's climate reality, and having fun and discovering the beauty of well-adapted and native plants.

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  10. A Circle Pot??? Be still my heart! Read her new book and can only say it's solid info with absolutely delicious photos. You know where to find me.

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    1. "solid info with absolutely delicious photos"...well put Vicki!

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    2. I love that description too. Thanks, Vicki!

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  11. These are beautiful! I'd love to win one.
    cjy5787@gmail.com

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  12. Looks and sounds like another great book from Pam! I look forward to adding it to my collection!

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  13. I love the circle pot, I've admired it both times I had the opportunity to shop at Potted!

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    1. You need to leave a way for me to contact you if you want to be entered to win!

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  14. Great party : )
    Fun review of Pam's book! Even though we get plenty of rain in Houston we are subject to droughts and the book is full of great information.

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  15. Can't wait to curl up with this book. Since it's looking less and less likely that El Nino will be bringing the rain we were promised, it's publication comes at a perfect time. Should I be so fortunate, you can reach me at janetmw@earthlink.net.

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    1. Sounds like you must be in California? I really wish this years El Nino would have treated you guys better, we got enough rain up here and would have been happy to share!

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  16. This pot has been on my lust list since I first saw it at Potted. I love your blog! Nancy @ grntmb@earthlink.net

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  17. I got the book last week and just love it. Pam is an excellent author and her book is full of useful information and wonderful photos. I would love to have Circle Pots from Potted.

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    1. You need to leave a way for me to contact you if you want to be entered to win!

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    2. Thanks for getting my book, littledutch. I'm so happy to know you love it!

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  18. Thanks for spreading the word on Pam's new book. She is full of knowledge and inspirational to those of us who garden without much rain. Llmcg@verizon.net

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    1. I am happy to be able to help get the word out!

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  19. Although I haven't actually seen this new book, I already know that I would enjoy the different sections especially the first with tours through different gardens and the plant list (of course)

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    1. Plant lists are always useful aren't they?

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  20. Thanks for the mention of my post on Pam's book, Loree! I'll gladly accept a circle pot should I be lucky enough to win the drawing. You've got my e-mail address.

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    1. Your review was inspiring Kris, I hope lots of people take the opportunity to read it.

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    2. Kris's review was really thoughtful and so beautifully illustrated with her own garden images. I'm glad you linked to it, Danger.

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  21. Great looking photos! I think anyone, even in South Dakota can get inspiration from this new book!
    Dave Egbert
    Carpenter, SD.

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  22. Dave Egbert
    Carpenter, SD
    Beartrapgarden@gmail.com
    Sorry, blogger wouldn't let me use my email as URL in my previous post

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  23. I live in Tennessee and I have implemented some water saving designs and catchments but I'm sure the "Water Saving Garden" would have many more. Thank you for the blog, my favorite. And that you for the giveaway! o_lucky_1@yahoo.com

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  24. Ooh, this book looks beautiful, especially the cover. Last summer was so crispy in Portland, I'm sure I could find some useful ideas here. And that chartreuse circle pot would match my front door perfectly!

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    1. Crispy indeed! (you have a chartreuse front door!!!)

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  25. Beautiful pot to go with a beautiful book - thanks for the chance to win it!

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    1. Jeanne Eige I am not on Google+ so I have no way to get a hold of you if you win. Please leave me an email address so I have a way to do so, otherwise you won't be entered in the drawing.

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  26. I have my eye on a few spots in my yard where I want to swap out plants for less water-hogging plants, but my peony addiction, makes it hard to be truly water saving/conscious.

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    1. I guess peonies aren't exactly drought tolerant are they? Well what you save in one part of the garden offsets what you use in another right?

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  27. I have followed your blog for several years, love the photographs and accuracy of naming plants. You have swayed me to the pointy side. moskykeene@yahoo.com

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  28. I'm excited about Pam's new book. I have embraced low water gardening since my Calif. days and have continued the practice here in Portland. I'm surrounded by neighbors who keep their lawns like a bog during the summer. I hope Pam's water saving techniques and ideas catch on here in Portland. Water is not that plentiful.

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    1. "lawns like a bog"...ugh. Did you see "sprite's" comment above? Sounds like the HPSO is helping to see that her ideas do catch on.

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  29. Now what am I going to put in my new Circle Pot?

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  30. Great review of Pam's new book Loree, it's now on order! And like many... I've had my eye on that pot for years! If only Scotty could beam me up and over to Potted, I'd be so appreciative!

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    1. Oh you haven't been Sheila? Get yourself over there!!!

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    2. Hey... it's only a 3 hr flight with a very empty suitcase, right? Truth is I've been dreaming of going to Potted for years, from their website it's the perfect shop! Someday...

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    3. Thanks for ordering my book, Sheila. I hope you find many useful ideas and inspiration there! Good luck in the giveaway.

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  31. I can't wait to order Pams new book, thank you so much for the preview,it definetly made me want to order. The circle pot in chartreuse would look amazing in our covered deck area and the color would add a lot of pizzaz,I'm keeping my fingers crossed. uniquebridalbtq@aol.com
    Thank you for the opportunity to win such a fun planter. GMC

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  32. What a cute planter and such pretty colors! Pam's new book sounds so interesting - I need to check it out. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  33. We either seem to have too much or too little. The past two summers have been fairly wet, but I've lived here long enough to know a drought or two. I need to get Pam's book, even if just for her usual lovely photos.

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    1. One of those photos is yours, Les. Thank you for the use of it. Good luck in the giveaway.

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    2. Excellent point Les. I read my California friends begging for winter rains and I'm looking out the window and wondering if it will ever stop.

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  34. The circle pots are so cute! Would love to win one. My email is ckristen19@gmail.com

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    1. You have great taste Kristen, good luck!

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  35. Circle pot, how I love thee...and the same can be said for Pam and her wordcraft. I would read anything she writes even if it were not so timely.

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    1. Ricki, what a lovely compliment! You made my day (evening).

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  36. Love the water-saving techniques offered in the book. Great ideas to share with those that don't think it's possible to have a beautiful yard without using up the water supply. As for the Circle Pot.... Absolutely stunning!

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  37. I got my copy at Pam's book signing in Austin on Saturday - it's great! That orange Circle Pot looks great, too - pick me! :) carolinehomer at gmail dot com!

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    1. I'm glad you're liking the book, Caroline. Thanks for coming out to the book talk and signing!

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    2. Wish I could have been there too!

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  38. I'm so excited to read her new book. I ordered a copy online and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. Yay! Go Pam!

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    1. Thanks for getting my book, Chickadee! I hope you'll be happy to see a couple of close-ups from your former garden in it.

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    2. You're gonna love it Tamara!

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  39. Love this blog, and I found it (like Red Dirt Ramblings) via Digging. Such Good stuff from all over the US! Thanks for the chance to win!

    p.s. I love your agave gate!

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    1. Thanks Jenn...however I need a way to reach you in order for your entry to be valid (your link, as much as I love the name, goes nowhere). Please reply with an email to be entered.

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    2. (Got your Instagram connection - you're entered!)

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  40. I'm on the waiting list for both of Pam's books at my local library. And the circle pot is on my wish list of dreamy-but-expensive hanging planters. Would love to win one! jmwzingzang at gmail

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    1. Dreamy is the perfect word! Thanks for commenting and good luck!

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  41. This book looks really good, its great to see ideas that can be used in places like Missouri, where we can be either drought stricken or flooded!

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  42. Cathi LamoreuxMarch 01, 2016

    Sounds like a perfect book for eastern WA! The circle pot isn't too shabby, either! Count me in. cathi.l@comcast.net

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    1. But doesn't it rain all the time in Washington? (hahaha, sorry - I couldn't resist)

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  43. Wow! That is really beautiful! I love that pot. Thank you for the offering. I'm sure your book is fantastic.

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    1. giovannarosa - your entry comment will not be valid until I have a way to get a hold of you should you win (the "rules" specify an email address or link to an active blog). Please reply with an email address!

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  44. Gorgeous pictures! I would love to make my backyard a haven.

    Kristin G
    marleykristin@hotmail.com

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    1. With an attitude like that I bet you will!

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  45. I've seen Pam's book and it is beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for being part of her party and for hosting this fun giveaway! ;)
    Wendy
    whenrichs5@yahoo.com

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  46. What a great giveaway and introduction to your blog. Happy Gardening!

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  47. Knowing Pam, I am sure this is a great book. It's on my must purchase list.

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  48. Count me in on the fun! Can't wait to get my hands on Pam's book, and can't wait to explore your blog! sabrinagardenista@yahoo.com

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  49. How cool is this! GO Pam- so happy for you.

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  50. This planter is really cool!
    seaberrysong@gmail.com

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  51. How exciting to see your garden in this book! I can't wait to read it. Lawn gone is a gorgeous book. I am constantly borrowing it from the library.
    When it comes to the Circle pot... I like the lime or white, but I am not counting on the miracle it would take to win! haha.

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    1. Some lucky dog's gonna win...may as well be you right?

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  52. Thanks for helping out Pam! :)

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    1. cheris - if you're entering to win I need an email address or active blog link as a way to get a hold of you if you win. Please reply with one! (thanks!)

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  53. I enjoyed Pam's first book very much and am looking forward to this next one.

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    1. It's another good one! AND if you're hoping for a chance to win the circle pot I need an email address for this to be considered a valid entry...them's the rules...

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  54. I've never seen one of these pots -- I love the design! Please count me in. I am at rusthawk at gmail dot com. Thanks!

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    1. It's such a good design too! You're in.

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  55. john in cranstonMarch 01, 2016

    Hmmm... maybe a good fit for my bowiea volubilis?
    Sign me up

    johnnybc at cox.net

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    1. I had to look up bowiea volubilis. If you win, and do plant that plant in the pot, I want a picture!

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  56. I wonder if the book covers container gardening? All I have is a covered porch . . .
    Love the containers, want one in every color! talsaarony at yahoo dot com

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  57. Gwen Rose, Portland gardener here. Will look into the book. Love the beauty of the circle. I'm at gwendolyn_rose@hotmail.com
    Such a nice bunch of gardeners putting on this giveaway event.

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    1. Well just so we don't get too much credit Pam did all the work and just asked us to help!

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  58. Another contest, how fun! I'd love to win a circle pot! (I think this link will work, but let me know if you need more info)

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  59. Loree, thank you for the detailed write-up about my new book, and for pointing out that it's for all regions, not just the arid Southwest and West. And yes, Portland's water-saving gardens were an inspiration to me! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway and for being part of my book-launch party!

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    1. Thank you so much for writing another great book and allowing me to be part of the party!

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    2. BTW...I'm not entering you in the giveaway Pam! (haha)

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  60. These pots are unique and beautiful. I'd love to win one.
    Kbolding70@gmail.com

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  61. Love the ideas in this book. Can't wait to read it in full. Love the give a ways. Thank!

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    1. Kathy you're not entered until you follow up with a way for me to get a hold of you if you win. That means an email address please!

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  62. I'm going to check out Pam's book. I'm thinking of replacing my front lawn. I need help and suggestions. Pam's book sounds like a solution!

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  63. Ooh! I have been pining for one of these circle pots! I got Pam's book last week and am inspired to keep gardening away through the hot, hot and dry, dry northern California summers. Big fan of your and Pam's blogs since finding you guys a few years ago. I just love all the terrific photos and plant knowledge you share :) graynona@yahoo.com

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  64. I love those planters! So cute!

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  65. The circle pots look fabulous, especially the chartreuse! Am looking forward to reading Pam's book. Aimummshams@gmail.com

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  66. I love the unique look and shape of theircle pot!

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  67. I am looking forward to implementing these ideas in my new yard. We have started with some Habiturf! Thanks for the fun giveaway. -Adriana adrianaca28 at gmail dot com

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  68. Always trying new ways to reduce my water bill while gardening on 2 acres in Illinois so would love to have a copy of this book! And who doesn't love seeing photos of other gardens, especially the PNW!! The orange circle pot would look fabulous hanging from one of my oak trees. trashywoman@gmail.com

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  69. No one has mentioned the turquoise circle pot. I love it! Please sign me up for the drawing. You have my e-mail address. I tried to leave a comment yesterday, but maybe it didn't work. ~SuePip

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    1. Can't wait to read the book- have not gotten it yet but will. Love the pot!!!! Love the shape, color and have a few things I could throw in there. :0)
      katherine at cainres dot com this might link up to my blog though which I think is a different email either works.

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    2. I am surprised the turquoise hasn't gotten more mention as it is a beautiful color - good luck Sue!

      Katherine - got it, thanks!

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  70. I am new to your site and really like it! The planter is great! I went to Potted's website and signed up for their newsletters. Great stuff! Melissa

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    1. Oh you're going to love what Potted has to offer, the circle pot is just the beginning. BTW I need an email address if you're entering the drawing for the circle pot (see rules above).

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  71. Lovely idea - a circle pot. Please count me in. kae.arrington@gmail.com

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  72. How neat, ksowings@gmail.com

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  73. Love circle pots and succulents!
    -Mal mal4second at gmail dot com

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  74. I've been admiring that circle pot for some time now. sport862@hotmail.com

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  75. I can't wait to get my copy of Pam's new book.
    Taylor1584@aol.com

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  76. What a great way to bring gardener's together! Thanks for the chance to win such cool stuff ladies and thanks! powerwalk50@yahoo.com

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  77. I can second what a great book this is! I bought my copy at Pam's talk last Saturday and have been making my way through it all week. A definite must-have book for new and experienced gardeners both.

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  78. Much appreciated for all you are doing. Kat-42@live.com or www.bloominguru.com

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  79. I have Pam's book and look forward to sitting down with it. I'm sure it's as great as her Lawn Gone. My succulents would love a home in this pot so please count me in on the giveaway.

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  80. Love your blog and am very happy to have a chance to win a circle pot. Wow! nancyjl @ rr dot com

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  81. I look forward to reading Pam's new book! I've been adding more and more native plants to my landscape over the past several years and have many more plants and techniques on my water-wise wish list. Can't wait to see the additional tips and tricks Pam recommends!

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  82. I have followed you through Pam Penick. Love your plant list and have lusted after the Circle Pot from Potted for awhile now. Would love to win one! lorie@redentas.com

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  83. I'm so excited to read Pam's new book. Not only is she a wonderful writer helping all of us gardeners learn how to grow more responsibility, she's a lovely person. I've had my eye on the circle planter since the Fling!

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  84. Dying for a book and for a circle pot! oldhollywood@gmail.com

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  85. Thanks for sharing so many beautiful garden adventures and pictures with us, Loree!
    Stacey Stewart, Beaverton
    edensgate3@gmail.com

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  86. I've always wanted one of these pots!

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  87. I've never seen these circular pots and I adore them! Circles are a theme in my decor, this is a unique and fashionable way to use them. ellenvgraham@gmail.com, happy Gardening!

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  88. This book looks wonderful! Would love to win a circle pot! Carrie.durward@gmail

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