Summer is such a wonderful time to enjoy being in your yard! Knowing when, and how much, to water your…
Question: What is the white, foamy stuff on my oregano plant? Nearby dewberries are also affected. (see photos)
Fungus gnats thrive in wet, humid conditions and they are extremely vexing. Not to be confused with their equally annoying…
July has arrived! The garden is in full swing and all the following reminders are going to sound awfully familiar…
Mowing lawns has changed a lot over the years. Perhaps mowing started with the goat, then to the scythe, reel…
Question: What is happening to our lawn? (see photo)
The paper wasp is a beneficial insect to have in the garden, especially a vegetable garden! They help prevent insect…
It’s June in the Pacific Northwest garden and if the soil didn’t warm up or dry up enough in May…
Succulents are beautiful, often exotic looking plants that many may think are not viable perennials in the Pacific Northwest (PNW)…
A healthy, well cared for lawn is a wonderful thing! It beautifies the neighborhood, releases oxygen, prevents erosion, cools homes…
Q: Can we grow corn on the North Olympic Peninsula?
In our coastal climate, we have lots of lichen in our surroundings. Pronounced “LIKE-en,” there are more than 1,000 varieties…
Finally, the days are getting longer, the sun is a little warmer, and the garden is starting to show renewed…