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 >

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 >

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 >

mosaic pathway in the Lan Su Chinese Garden Garden Pathways. Much more than just stepping stones.

January 22, 2013

When you think of garden pathways what do you first typically think about? Perhaps a simple concrete or paver pathway that keeps your shoes free from mud as you navigate your way from the driveway to your front door? Or perhaps a little stone pathway that winds its way through your garden, seemingly on a… Read more >