Beautyberry (Callicarpa) is a spectacular shrub hiding in plain sight during the spring and summer months. It’s a nice low-maintenance…
Witch hazel, a large deciduous shrub with forked branches and spider-like flowers, provides dazzling foliage in fall and brightly colored…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that almost 15 percent of Americans are at risk of going hungry. At the…
Question: How do I know when to harvest the pumpkins I am growing in my garden?
Therapeutic horticulture involves passive or active engagement of people connecting with plants and nature. The act of gardening or simply…
A hoop house is a way to provide more control of your growing environment. A hoop house can extend the…
Residents of the North Olympic Peninsula are fortunate that there is rarely a time when the soil freezes (except for…
Q: Our plum tree usually produces lots of fruit. Some years, it is so heavily laden, we prop up the…
Butterflies are some of the most beautiful creatures on the planet, but their existence is threatened by loss of habitat,…
Succulents are the best plants many gardeners probably aren’t yet growing. In the land of Douglas firs, rhododendrons and ferns…
Some may think August is a bit late to be sowing vegetable seeds in the garden. But for a small…
My neighbor recommended that I put mulch on my flower beds. How much will I need? Will I need to…
Steep and moderate slopes can be found in virtually any setting and can present landscape challenges. Perhaps it is time…
