It won’t be long before the first blooms show up throughout the Pacific Northwest indicating a spring is just around the corner. Spring is refreshing and exciting. It means it is time to get ready to head outside and take care of the yard after a muddy winter. There is always a lot to do…
It is official; the groundhog has declared we will have an early spring! It doesn’t happen all that often, and it is definitely something you will want to take full advantage of. It is time to start thinking about what you will put in your garden this year to brighten up your landscaping. Splashes of…
It is time to get your flower beds ready for what appears to be an early spring. The Pacific Northwest is famous for its tulips, which are a beautiful addition to any flower garden, but there are plenty of other bulbs that grow well in our wet climate! Once those bulbs fade, you will want…
If your vegetables have been enjoying our nice warm summer weather, they are probably about ready to be harvested. The weather has been nice, and that means bountiful harvests are to be expected from gardens all around the Pacific Northwest. Many gardeners find they get more veggies than they can eat before they start to…
We are lucky to have plenty of rain in the Pacific Northwest (our current heat wave notwithstanding), which means we have lots of trees and other green foliage to provide us plenty of shade in the summer. Sometimes, it can be a little tough to grow certain plants that require plenty of sunshine and heat…
There has been a lot of talk in the past few years about going organic. It has become increasingly clear that pesticides and some chemical fertilizers are really not good for us or the environment! When you visit your grocery store, you are likely to find an entire section dedicated to organic foods. There are…
If you have gotten your garden in and are patiently waiting for your plants to sprout or bloom, you are like so many others of us in the Pacific Northwest. This is the time of year many of us cherish! We get to work in the garden with dreams of harvesting fruits and veggies in…
Strawberries are delicious, and because they are so easy to grow they are a favorite for gardeners. Unfortunately, strawberries are a little too easy to grow and can quickly take over your entire garden space. If you are working with limited space, but you still want to enjoy fresh strawberries plucked from your own garden,…
Many people assume they can only have a small garden with a limited number of plants simply because they don’t have the space. It isn’t uncommon for an urban Seattle yard to leave very little room for a bountiful garden. However, you do have an option. You can get vertical! There is a new trend…
Strawberry season is just around the corner! It is time to get your plants or tend your existing bed so you can enjoy delicious, sweet strawberries within the next few months. Strawberries are a hallmark of early summer and make an excellent midday snack, dessert or tossed in a salad to serve with dinner. Strawberries…