Forest bathing turns a contemplative stroll in the woods into a proven branch of therapy
If you’re pining for serenity, a free walk with the Friends of North Creek Forest group could bring natural relief.
Buckwheat is not just for pancakes anymore — it’s also an awesome cover crop
Buckwheat makes a particularly handy cover crop, because it grows quickly and performs well in hot weather.
Once it warms up, it’s all about that basil
This heat-loving herb hates our winters, but in spring, you can grow and harvest your own, pretty easily, from transplants.
It’s time to get outside and appreciate the bright, cheery blooms of azaleas VIEW
Azaleas, and other rhododendrons, aren’t easy to find in the wild here, but they are easily appreciated in local parks, botanical gardens and neighborhoods.
The perennial question: What if we could produce food without the ecological issues of annual crops?
The Land Institute might have a couple potential answers on the horizon: marketable perennial varieties of staple food crops, and a viable grain called Kernza.
Every yard needs a small tree somewhere; here are some of the best for the Northwest
Many species can be kept under 30 feet with regular pruning, offering just enough structure, shade and shape.
The abundant alders and maples at Discovery Park speak to an ecological succession worth discovering VIEW
You can really see the forest through the trees at Seattle’s largest park, a prime site for natural history and plant-watching.
It’s time to plant fruit trees — here’s how to best establish them VIEW
From apples to mulberries, dozens of varieties do well in Western Washington (especially with a good start).
Our native evergreen huckleberry brings dynamic color and oodles of fruit to your edible shade garden
You’ll marvel at the beauty, and the comically heavy fruit set, of these striking shrubs.
How to support your local bees in your own backyard
We need these beneficial buzzers, and they really need our help.