Are you looking to add some greenery to your indoor space? You can find easy-to-grow plants for just about every area of your home. Be aware that some plants are poisonous to pets, so keep that in mind when making your decisions. Low light - north-facing window Snake...
My garden jewelry box has been flung open this month. Amethyst eggplant, golden summer squash, emerald bell peppers, and dripping ruby clusters of ripe cherry tomatoes. The late-summer northwest garden is a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds. Stuck at home during the pandemic, many...
Pets and plants don’t always go together. Some of the most popular house and garden plants and flowers are poisonous to dogs and cats, and several are poisonous to humans as well. Being informed is the best way to protect both your furry friends and...
Your plan: Order organic heirloom tomato seeds online. Tuck tiny tomato seeds into a seed-starting soil mix indoors in the spring. Nurture them with a warming mat and a grow light over the next eight weeks until they’re big enough to plant outside. Provide plenty...
You can savor the flavors of fresh herbs all year around by creating an herb garden on a windowsill. Understanding where the plant grows well outdoors will give you great clues as to whether or not you can replicate those growing conditions indoors. “When you bring a...
If you’re looking to add some low-maintenance plants, shrubs and trees to your garden, why not go native? Native plants are those that have evolved under local growing conditions. Western Washington is a haven for everything from salal and huckleberry to vine maple and madrone. Native plants...