Plant Profile: Sage

November 19, 2020

For most, sage is used once or twice a year to season the turkey at Thanksgiving or spice up a dish or two at Christmas but it has many medicinal uses along with its aromatic flavor. Salvia officinalis is the common culinary sage and is grown all over the world. It reaches 1-3 feet high…. Read more >

Dandelion Roots

October 22, 2020

Although many of us think about dandelions in the spring and summer, fall is the best time to harvest them for their roots. This time of year, dandelion roots will have the most nutrients and will be a bit easier to get out of the ground since rains have usually come back by now and… Read more >

Blackberries Are Ripe!

August 28, 2020

Himalayan blackberries are now ripe! Often thought of as a nuisance; an invasive weed that we aim to rid our properties of, Himalayan blackberries are an abundant (and often FREE) food source for wildlife and for us! Blackberries On our farm & nursery property we are happy to maintain a few patches of this invasive,… Read more >

Gardening for better health

January 20, 2015

Another new year has arrived, and this may have you resolving to make better choices when it comes to your health.  What you may not realize is that the key may literally be right in your own backyard! Your garden is more than a means of boosting your home’s curb appeal or a place for you to… 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 >