East of the Rain, West of the Cold

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The Iinland Northwest covers the large territory between the Cascades and the Rocky Mountains from the Canadian Okanogan south almost to the Great Basin. It is far from a monolithic area, with numerous microclimates that affect gardening.

From Kamloops to Burns, Ellensburg to Missoula, Bend to Boise gardening in the inland Northwest is fun, but sometimes challenging. Come back frequently for tips and ideas to spur you on.

Browse the Photo Gallery for ideas and inspiration from outstanding gardeners with real-world solutions.

Photographer Mark Turner travels extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest. His garden photography east of the Cascades is on this site. Visit Mark's other websites, Turner Photographics and Pacific Northwest Wildflowers, for more photos.