The summer is starting to give way to the shorter days of fall. September brings cooler weather and eventually seasonal rains. For many, this is… Continue reading
Late summer, while the past season is still visible, is a good time to evaluate your garden, allowing you to see areas that may need… Continue reading
At less than an eighth of an inch in length — a pint-sized pest by most standards— the spotted wing drosophila (SWD) can be a… Continue reading
The Olympic Peninsula is an extraordinary place to behold a diversity of plants and wildlife. In any of its ecosystems, wildlife thrives when there are… Continue reading
August is usually the hottest month on the Olympic Peninsula; hopefully this year it will, at least, be warm. It’s most certainly going to be… Continue reading
Plant a winter garden now? Yes, for residents of the North Olympic Peninsula, the maritime climate means the average minimum temperatures rarely drop below freezing(except… Continue reading
Succulents are beautiful, often exotic looking plants that many may think are not viable perennials in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) climate. However, they are determined… Continue reading
By Gary McLaughlin For the Sequim Gazette There are several good reasons to grow dahlias. One of them is the amazing number of varieties and… Continue reading
Summer is the time ornamental grass really starts to shine. Why should you consider ornamental grasses for your landscape? They are virtually pest and disease… Continue reading
July has arrived! Finally sunny days, perfect for basking and working in the garden. With the warmer weather comes a significant drop in rainfall for… Continue reading
After plentiful sun and rich soil, water is the third most important element in the garden. Yet, it is often the least considered. If vegetable… Continue reading
Last week’s column, “Creating a Pollinator Garden,” talked about planning and planting your garden to attract and keep pollinators, including bees, butterflies, insects and others.… Continue reading
What’s all the buzz about pollinators? Why do we need them? Pollinators are bees, butterflies, birds, moths, bats and some insects. They pollinate many of… Continue reading
Tomatoes in home gardens For more information on growing tomatoes, read WSU’s “Vegetables: Growing Tomatoes in Home Gardens” (FS145E) available for free at https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2070/2019/09/FS145E.pdf. Tomatoes… Continue reading
The Master Gardener’s of Clallam County want to continue to gets children and their families growing. How about some free seeds? With the help from… Continue reading
By Jeanette Stehr-Green For the Sequim Gazette Last week, we covered four of the more popular small fruits grown in home gardens: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries… Continue reading
Small fruits are so named because they produce small edible fruits on relatively small perennial plants. Despite their size, small fruits provide big rewards and… Continue reading
