February 22, 2017
From snow to solar… I wrote last month telling you about my transition to our 5-acre mini farm. Our previous garden (and house) is now pending sale. We are slowly adjusting to life at the farm and seem to discover something new about the property every day. In the month of February, we’ve experienced some snow… Read more >
Organized under Community, Interviews, Solar, Sustainability. Labeled as dog-friendly yard, farm, farm life, geese, homestead, moving, organic gardening, renewable energy, sheep, solar, solar panels, sustainability, transitioning to the farm, winter interest.
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 >
July 29, 2013
As most projects do, it all started with a phone call. We discussed the project and setup a consultation. Located in a cute little neighborhood in Mill Creek it was already one of the most well maintained yards on the block. Older developments tend to be filled with overgrown plant material that has been sheered… Read more >
Organized under Gardens, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design. Labeled as Curb appeal, Favorite plants, foliage texture and color, Garden Design, Landscape Architecture, landscape design, lawnless landscapes, multi-season interest, sustainability.
September 25, 2011
I spent part of the day yesterday at a planting event for 7 rain gardens that were being installed along Oakes and Lombard Avenues (where over 90 homes flooded in 2010) in Everett, WA. The pilot program was sponsored by the City of Everett in partnership with the WSU extension office, The Snohomish County Conservation… Read more >
How to create a more drought tolerant garden 
What to do with all those leaves? 
Mill Creek Curb Appeal- The progression of a project 
When life gives you rain…plant a garden 
