With this summer’s toasty temperatures, many gardeners are searching for economical ways to cool their homes. Shade trees might be…
The vision that usually comes to mind when one hears the word “pollinators” are bees and butterflies. These extraordinary creatures…
Most gardeners will agree that self-sowing plants are a mixed blessing. Self-sowing plants are often called volunteers. While most of…
It’s that time of year again to think about the upcoming rainy season. Whether you live in a rural area…
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Fall is the perfect time to look for and plant a camellia. The dark green, shiny, evergreen foliage alone is…
If you missed planting heather this spring, it’s not too late. Late September through November is the perfect time, with…
The good news is that you can grow cherries on the Olympic Peninsula. The bad news is they may not…
Washington state is a major producer of asparagus. With a commercial harvest of more than 50 million pounds each year,…
Soil is the skin of the earth and just like our own skin, it requires sunshine, water, air, and nutrients….
It is that time of year again – time to get back out to the garden and figure out how…
Spiders are among the least appreciated creatures that walk this earth. Most gardeners would sooner crush spiders than get to…
The Olympic Peninsula is gifted with a rich array of butterflies. For centuries, butterflies have been admired for their graceful…
