How to pick, plant and enjoy nasturtiums — in your garden or on a salad VIEW
Filling in corners and crevices, easy-to-grow nasturtiums have a way of buffering garden disappointments — a most forgiving plant to have in your tool belt.
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How to boost the 'hardy' factor of your hardy fuchsias in the PNW VIEW
The Pacific Northwest has the perfect climate for cultivating hardy fuchsias as garden-worthy plants and not just seasonal décor; here are some expert tips.
Expert nursery employees are at the root of all our garden successes VIEW
Experienced gardeners know that the value of any nursery is the people behind the plants. They are the link between horticultural bounty and our own...
How to release the secret garden scent of adaptable sweet woodruff
In the garden or when freshly picked, sweet woodruff has little to no scent. But crushed, wilted or dried stems release a delicious aroma of...
How to create a backyard habitat for humanity — and for all of nature
If you are inspired by nature, try to emulate its density and complexity by planting a layered landscape. That’s a fancy way of saying you...
5 types of all-season crabapples that thrive in the Pacific Northwest
If finding a plant that beautifies the landscape in all four seasons is garden gold, then ring the bell: Crabapples hit the jackpot. There is...
'We Are the ARK' returns gardens to nature through acts of restorative kindness
Author Mary Reynolds, a former landscape designer, hopes to propel a paradigm shift in how we approach the care and tending of our plots with...
This 3-plant color recipe for the spring garden shines with sunny yellow
Spring is here, which means it’s time for another seasonal exploration of designing with colorful plants. Our 1-2-3 vernal color recipe is illuminated by yellow.
How to organize a garden workstation to manage the whole growing season
While outfitting a garden workstation doesn’t have the allure of harvesting fresh lettuce or gathering lilacs, it will help you manage the whole growing season.
The King County Seed Lending Library saves — and shares — our history VIEW
The King County Seed Lending Library saves and shares seeds with the community. With a network of locations, anyone can select seeds to keep the...