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.
February 9, 2017
The warming weather has turned our frozen gardens into spongy goo again and has us thinking about drainage. The rain and melting snow can cause you to question: where should all of that water be going? Other than the giant puddle you formerly called your garden. Proper drainage is always important but in the winter… Read more >
September 16, 2016
“I want a low maintenance garden.” We hear this request more than any other from our new clients. We understand that your garden should be a place for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying our beautiful weather. No one wants to spend their entire weekend being a slave to the garden, especially in the heat of summer, or in… Read more >
May 11, 2016
When it rains it pours. Why not capture it? After an unseasonably dry summer in the Northwest last year, we breathed a sign of relief when the rains returned to rejuvenate the earth and our gardens. The good news is that according to the Cascade Water Alliance, the reservoirs are back up to normal! If… Read more >
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.
Where does your water go? 
A low maintenance garden: do’s and don’ts 
How to Store and Use Rainwater 
How to create a more drought tolerant garden 
