October 23, 2019
With the weather getting colder, you might be wondering what to do with all of your herbs sitting outside. Drying herbs not only saves them from frost, but also ensures you’ll have plenty of seasonings for your winter meals without having to run to the store. Drying herbs also concentrates the flavors so you’ll need… Read more >
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September 20, 2019
The Snohomish pool project is now complete! We’re also just about wrapped up on our project in Bothell which included a paver patio and walkway, spa arbor, pergola with Solara cover, raised planters, and a trash/recycling can storage area complete with a chalkboard back. One of the last things left to do is replace the… Read more >
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September 19, 2019
While honey certainly tastes delicious and it has its own medicinal benefits as well, honey has quite a few uses in the garden, too. If you have a jar of honey lying around, consider trying out some of these gardening tricks. Propagation If you’ve had trouble with growing plants from cuttings of your plants, you… Read more >
September 13, 2019
As summer turns into fall, you’ve probably started noticing that your garden is changing, too. Our plant of the month, Autumn Joy Stonecrop (Sedum x ‘Autumn Joy’), is no exception to this change and it can really liven up the fall garden. This sturdy perennial sedum has fresh green, succulent foliage that feels rubbery and… Read more >
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August 27, 2019
Planting underneath trees can get tricky and depends on how much shade the tree provides along with how moist the soil is. If you’ve ever looked under a well-established oak or maple, you might have noticed that the ground is bare of any plant material. Most lawn usually can’t survive under a tree because of… Read more >
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How to Dry Herbs
What We’re Working On: September 2019 
Garden Hack of the Month: 5 Uses for Honey in the Garden 
Plant of the Month: Autumn Joy Stonecrop 
Understory Plants 
