September 17, 2018
The weather is cooling down, the rain has come back, and the leaves are falling. Before the temperatures start getting too cold, it’s a good idea to take a look at what upcoming tasks you can tackle in the garden. Following these simple fall gardening tasks, will have your garden looking clean and tidy all… Read more >
Organized under Education, Garden Maintenance, Garden Tips & Advice, Gardening Tools. Labeled as deadheading, dethatching lawns, fall garden chores, fall garden tasks, fall gardening chores, fall gardening tasks, garden tasks for the fall, irrigation blow out, irrigation shut down.
June 19, 2017
The first 6 months. Gains and losses. The last time I updated you on our recent move to our 5-acre mini farm in Snohomish was in February. That seems like eons ago. And though the snow has melted and it appears the torrential downfalls have come to an end, it just barely feels like spring,… Read more >
June 24, 2016
Heucheras have become a staple of garden and container designs across the Pacific Northwest. Caramel, plum and lime foliage that provides year round interest just can’t be beat. One of our favorite things about their foliage is the way it can change with the seasons. Cool fall and winter weather bring on rich saturated colors,… Read more >
May 3, 2016
Prepare now, or wilt later… If you live and garden in the Pacific Northwest, like we do, you no doubt recall that last summer was one like no other that we can remember. And it’s true, May through July 2015 was the driest period on record and we had the hottest June and July on… Read more >
Organized under Garden Maintenance, Garden Tips & Advice, Low Maintenance Gardens, Sustainability. Labeled as Compost, Composting, Drought Tolerant, garden care, Gardening tips, low maintenance, low water use, Organic compost, sustainability.
November 18, 2014
Treasuring Fall’s Secret Riches It happens each and every year. The temperatures outside give us a break from summer, dip down pleasantly, and our trees and shrubs treat us to an amazing array of vibrant autumn colors. There’s nothing quite like enjoying that first fire in the fireplace while gazing out the windows at the… Read more >