With this summer’s toasty temperatures, many gardeners are searching for economical ways to cool their homes. Shade trees might be the answer. Depending on their… Continue reading
Most gardeners will agree that self-sowing plants are a mixed blessing. Self-sowing plants are often called volunteers. While most of the typical garden cultivars would… Continue reading
It’s that time of year again to think about the upcoming rainy season. Whether you live in a rural area or in the city, you… Continue reading
Ask a Master Gardener: Can I get my holiday plants to bloom again? Many gardeners receive holiday gift plants and are left wondering if they… Continue reading
Fall is the perfect time to look for and plant a camellia. The dark green, shiny, evergreen foliage alone is a beautiful addition to our… Continue reading
If you missed planting heather this spring, it’s not too late. Late September through November is the perfect time, with the rainy season approaching to… Continue reading
The good news is that you can grow cherries on the Olympic Peninsula. The bad news is they may not always fruit well. Learning a… Continue reading
Washington state is a major producer of asparagus. With a commercial harvest of more than 50 million pounds each year, our state is second only… Continue reading
Soil is the skin of the earth and just like our own skin, it requires sunshine, water, air, and nutrients. Without an adequate supply of… Continue reading
It is that time of year again – time to get back out to the garden and figure out how much new soil, compost or… Continue reading
Spiders are among the least appreciated creatures that walk this earth. Most gardeners would sooner crush spiders than get to know what value they hold… Continue reading
The Olympic Peninsula is gifted with a rich array of butterflies. For centuries, butterflies have been admired for their graceful beauty and for their transformation… Continue reading
The paper wasp (Polistinae) is a beneficial insect to have in a garden, especially a vegetable garden. It is a less aggressive species of wasp… Continue reading
Summer is just around the bend and water-wise gardening is on our minds to keep plants happy and healthy into the fall. Water-wise gardening not… Continue reading
Perhaps you have been given watering instructions like this before: “During the growing season make sure your plant receives an inch of water each week”… Continue reading
This week the plant clinic question comes just in time for tomato season: “With the purchase of my home in 2018, I inherited a greenhouse… Continue reading
Can you name the plant whose flower parts include the terms “standards,” “falls” and “beards” and, according to Greek mythology, was named after the goddess… Continue reading
