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Your Successful Spring Garden Begins in Autumn

Josephine Neuse is credited with saying that contrary to those who say that gardening begins in spring, “gardening begins in January with a dream.” While I appreciate the sentiment—and often dream of spring in the cold, dark days of winter—I would argue that for many aspects of gardening, the adventure begins in autumn. With mild temperatures, blue skies, and that crisp fall morning air, this “second spring” is the perfect [...]

2025-10-11T16:11:14+00:00October 11th, 2025|Bulbs, Fall, Fertilizer, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Planting, Shrubs, Trees, Winter|0 Comments

Delayed-Gratification Gardening–Worth the Wait

Falling leaves, soaking rains and shorter days—October has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. While it’s easy to think that gardening is finished for the season, there is still plenty to do, albeit tasks somewhat devoid of instant gratification. But good things come to those who wait, so catch a break between showers, put on your grubby clothes, and embrace autumn gardening! First, October is just about the perfect time [...]

2024-12-13T04:16:56+00:00October 15th, 2020|Bulbs, Lawn Care|0 Comments
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