Join us for Gardening Classes in Skagit! We’re excited to share our gardening classes in Skagit. These helpful gardening workshops are conveniently located in Skagit locations like Bow, WA on Blanchard Mountain farm. So if you’re looking for in person gardening classes near Mount Vernon, La Conner, Bellingham, Anacortes or Burlington, join us! Jump to… Read more »
Fall Pruning Tips
Have you been duped into believing fall pruning is ideal? Surprise! Fall can be one of the worst times to prune. Or at least, it can be the worst time to prune woody plants. And there are many plants that you should not prune in fall. But, rules are made to be broken. So be sure… Read more »
Christmas Bird Count
Curious about joining a Christmas Bird Count? Since the turn of the last century, Seattlites and others near and far have been gathering in flocks to count birds for the Birds Connect Seattle‘s (formerly the Seattle Audubon Society) Christmas Bird Count. Each year since 1908 novice-to-advanced birders spend part or all of one day in… Read more »
Caring for Carex
Caring for Carex is fairly easy. Caring for Carex doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s easy. But maintaining these grass-like plants isn’t the same as caring for other ornamental grasses. However, if many Carex species are left untended, they may not perform well in your garden. Is your plant actually a Carex? Before… Read more »
Leaves: Blow or Rake?
Leaf blowers vs rakes: which is better? Often clients ask me whether I think a leaf blower is better than a rake. The reality is that answering the leaf blowers vs rakes question is complicated. Comparing blowers to rakes is like comparing elephants to turnips. That being said, each has its benefits and its drawbacks.… Read more »