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Gardening is A Fantastic Word
Gardening is A Fantastic Word

Gardening is A Fantastic Word

Years ago, one of my friends commented on what a wonderful verb “gardening” is. I couldn’t agree more—for those of us who love the smell of freshly cultivated dirt, the warmth of the sun on our skin, and the taste of a freshly-picked carrot, gardening is a fantastic word. As your gardening efforts come to fruition in these summer months, here are a few things to tend to in late [...]

David2025-08-14T21:35:26+00:00August 14th, 2025|Edibles, Fall, Fertilizer, Hot Plants, Insect Control, Perennials, Plant Care, Summer Bloomers, Vegetables|1 Comment

Plant Bright Color to Battle June Gloom
Plant Bright Color to Battle June Gloom

Plant Bright Color to Battle June Gloom

They say there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. For us in Western Washington, though, I’d like to add a third: June gloom. You can count on it like clockwork—summer likely won’t really arrive until our Fourth of July picnics are over. So what can you do in your yard this month to brighten your flowerbeds and your spirits? Annual flowers are great—nothing provides quite [...]

David2025-01-03T16:00:40+00:00June 13th, 2012|Annuals, Bulbs, Hot Plants, Perennials, Shrubs|0 Comments