The Benefit of Multisensory Gardens

April 8, 2016

The Bridge Between the Garden, Brain, and the Body More than enhancing the curb and overall visual appeal of your home, your garden can prove to be a veritable feast for all of your senses. All too often we find ourselves overstimulated by everything that goes on around us, and we need help to unwind or… Read more >

Plant of the Month: Astilbe

July 3, 2014

With this gorgeous weather we’ve had lately the respite of the shade is a refreshing change. Many of us here in the pacific northwest have lots of space for shade gardening. Between the cloudy days and the huge fir, hemlock and maple trees gardening in the shade can pose challenges. For bright spots of color… Read more >

Dutch Hill Elementary – A Transformation

June 19, 2014

Earlier this year we were approached by Dutch Hill Elementary School to work on a special project with them. Every year the sixth grade class at Dutch Hill Elementary, in Snohomish, works on a project to give back to the school community. This year’s class decided to give back by beautifying the courtyard and outdoor… Read more >

Kale Top edibles for shady gardens

April 8, 2014

Picking fresh herbs and harvesting your own vegetables has grown from trendy to a way of life for many around the Puget Sound. Growing your own edibles can be very rewarding but what do you do if you don’t have full sun? The real trick is figuring out how much and what kind of shade… Read more >

Get a jump start on spring: How to Start Seeds Indoors

March 7, 2014

We are all so eager for spring to arrive and have started to plan our vegetable gardens. To get a jump on the season we are going to start some of our plants from seed. There are many reasons to start seeds indoors including potential cost savings, earlier harvest, bigger variety, personal satisfaction and the… Read more >