Do you think you need a big yard to grow a lot of vegetables? No, you don’t! You don’t even need a garden to grow… Continue reading
A question from a resident of Sequim who lives at low elevation: I have a raised bed garden on the west side of the house… Continue reading
Fungi are everywhere; on our bodies, on our food, on our plants and in the air we breathe. In the garden, we encounter fungi on… Continue reading
Plants need many different nutrients to grow normally. They get some of these nutrients from the air and water; they get most from the soil.… Continue reading
Ferns offer a dazzling array of foliage textures, structure, and color to a garden. Having adapted over eons to changing climates, they are among of… Continue reading
Welcome to the WSU Master Gardener plant clinic. Today’s plant clinic question is: What is all the gray-green scaly growth on the bark of my… Continue reading
Master Gardener websites For information about any of the programs listed in the column of for general Master Gardener information, there are two informative websites:… Continue reading
Heirloom vegetable and fruit varieties have become enormously popular with both home and market gardeners. Before we talk about “why,” let’s begin with a broad… Continue reading
Witch hazel, a large deciduous shrub with forked branches and spider-like flowers, provides dazzling foliage in fall and brightly colored flowers to wintery landscapes. This… Continue reading
Gift plants add beauty and cheer to the holiday season. For some, these plants are reminders of years gone by, Christmases long ago and people… Continue reading
A number of colorful houseplants have long been associated with the holiday season. These plants make great gifts that will brighten the homes of family… Continue reading
African violets (genus Saintpaulia) are popular houseplants because of their compact structure and cheery blooms. Native to the rainforests of Tanzania and Kenya, African violets… Continue reading
Like the garden, this “Get it Growing” column is slowing down for the winter. During the winter months there will be a “Get it Growing”… Continue reading
Who hasn’t planted spring bulbs and enjoyed their bloom only to accidentally dig them up in the fall? Or sown vegetable seeds vowing to remember… Continue reading
It is time to plant bulbs!
October may be the time to start cleaning the garden, but a good gardener is always planning ahead.
What makes a berry taste good? Although taste is personal, understanding the components of taste and what you like will allow you to grow berries… Continue reading
