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...
Here’s a quick primer to help make your fall garden in the Pacific Northwest glorious....
The wildlife you spot around your neighborhood may be a charming sight, but if rabbits and deer are gobbling up your flowers and vegetables, it’s time to find a deterrent. Rabbits are a common challenge for gardeners. “The loss of coyotes has caused a problem, and that’s...