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Almost…But Not Yet

January in the Pacific Northwest can present a challenge for gardeners caught in the “almost, but not yet.” As is often the case, we’re sitting square in the middle of a mild stretch of weather—not spring-warm, but not winter-cold, either. Lest we forget, though, winter in western Washington often arrives later in the season—so often, February brings cold and snow. As you anticipate the coming season, here are a [...]

2025-01-12T03:50:27+00:00January 12th, 2025|Garden Tools, Perennials, Plant Care, Pruning, Winter|0 Comments

But First, Winter

Compared to the last couple of years, this winter has been pleasantly mild, and with seed catalogs arriving and bulbs beginning to sprout, you may—like me—have begun to dream of spring. As is typical for the Pacific Northwest, however, winter weather often arrives later in January or even February, and by the time you’re reading this, the bitter northeast wind may be whipping snowflakes past your windows. If you haven’t [...]

2024-01-20T15:28:55+00:00January 10th, 2024|Plant Care, Winter|0 Comments
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