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The purple stems and green leaflets of Athyrium otophorum. (Photo by Richie Steffen)

The purple stems and green leaflets of Athyrium otophorum. (Photo by Richie Steffen)

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Five Desirable Plants for Every Northwest Garden

The Hardy Fern Foundation, which helps maintain the fern beds around the Graham Visitors Center at the Arboretum, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Richie Steffen has written an article in the latest edition of the Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin profiling five beautiful ferns that the Foundation has championed for our region. Read the full article.