Zinnias are an old-fashioned flower that remain popular in many home gardens. Why is that?
If you enjoy a home-grown harvest but have limited space, then vegetable container gardening might be a good option. Choose…
Welcome back gardeners! The “Get it Growing” column has returned, offering another year of gardening articles. Published every Wednesday, March…
Although related to the cultivated, mass-marketed June-bearing strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), Alpine strawberries are a different species (sometimes referred to as…
The December cold snap may have many people thinking ahead to their spring and summer garden plans. The climate on…
“I have seen women looking at jewelry ads with a misty eye and one hand resting on the heart, and…
It’s time to bring our green thumbs indoors. Whether you are an avid house plant collector (yes, it can become…
Oh, how time flies! It’s already the end of October and the days are predictably getting shorter and cooler. The…
Misunderstanding what is meant by proper watering is one of the most common causes of plant death or poor plant…
The primary reasons to prune conifers include shaping, removing diseased or damaged limbs, and removing limbs that obstruct a view…
Growing garlic on the Olympic Peninsula is right up there with growing lavender and dahlias, and fall is the time…
With this summer’s toasty temperatures, many gardeners are searching for economical ways to cool their homes. Shade trees might be…
The vision that usually comes to mind when one hears the word “pollinators” are bees and butterflies. These extraordinary creatures…