Lush entry garden Successful Gardening Through Soil Health and Nutrition

February 22, 2014

A successful garden takes planning but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start with selecting the best plants for your gardens conditions, then you work to get it established with proper care and watering.  Once you get the garden going the big questions come… Do I need to fertilize?  What do I use and when? Some… Read more >

Pruning tips and timing: a Valentine’s Day Gift to your Garden!

February 14, 2014

There seem to be so many rules and tricks to pruning it’s easy to get overwhelmed and intimidated.  The reality is that, if pruning properly and thoughtfully, you can get the job done at many times during the year but when is best?   In western Washington most pruning should be done in February while plants… Read more >

2014 Northwest Flower and Garden Show: Art in Bloom Show Gardens

February 7, 2014

As always, the show gardens at this year’s Northwest Flower and Garden Show did not disappoint. Twenty-one gardens transformed the convention hall into a gardener’s paradise with color, scent and life.  This year’s theme was “Art in Bloom”.  While it’s obvious a huge amount of work goes into each and every garden there were a… Read more >

January Garden Care in the Pacific Northwest

January 23, 2014

Have you ever wondered what should be done in the garden in January to help ensure a healthy garden throughout the year? Following, are a few basic maintenance tips. I’m sure most of you buttoned up and tucked your garden in for a long winter’s nap weeks ago…. right?  Well, on the off chance you’re… Read more >

Robert Fairfax: Foliage, Form and Fantasy Morph in a Woodland Garden

September 6, 2013

On August 18th, I was lucky enough to  attend the annual Northwest Horticultural Society, Meet the Board Garden Tour.  This year’s tour focused on six gardens and one nursery located in Snohomish County.  As always, every  garden was a delight, full of inspiration and awe.  However, it was the 5 acre garden of Robert Fairfax… Read more >