The bare facts about bare root
Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Go bare to save money and avoid a sore back.
Learn to prune like a pro
Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Sunnyside Nursery's pruning class is set for Saturday, Feb. 13.
What are your "harbingers of spring"?
Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Spring bulbs are only one of the things we look forward to in the spring.
Extreme weather produces interesting plant behavior
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Watch your garden as it gets ready for the cold.
Putting the garden to bed
Wed, Dec 2, 2009
Follow the advice in Parts 1 and 2 to ensure a healthier spring garden.
Make your own wreath and bring the garden to your front door
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Nurseries and garden centers offer wreath-making classes, supplies and ideas.
Pruning made easy
Wed, Nov 4, 2009
A free November 7 class at Sunnyside Nursery will teach the basics of pruning.
It's another fabulous year for fall color
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
The Pacific Northwest offers glorious colors for gardeners throughout the year.
Water your darn yard, please
Wed, Oct 7, 2009
Don't wait for Mother Nature to do the work for you. It might be too late for your plants by then!
It's time to pitch those summer baskets
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Fall is for planting-don't be a slacker
Wed, Sep 9, 2009
Flowers, vegetables, even grass benefit from some attention this time of year.
Vines can cover a multitude of sins
Wed, Aug 12, 2009
Summer gardening checklist
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
I know, it's hotter than hell and all you want to do is stay inside with the AC on. Oh, you don't have AC? Welcome to the northwest where you don't need it. Get off your butts, get up early in the mornings and go work in the garden. I've just given you enough to do to keep you busy for the next 60 days. Enjoy.
Thin to win
Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Removing branches and fruit can lead to more satisfying results.
It's a perfect year for roses
Wed, Jun 17, 2009
The beautiful flowers and spectacular fragrances are worth the effort...usually.
A stitch in time saves nine
Thu, Jun 4, 2009
The Whistling Gardener gives tips for garden maintenance.
Set your yard on fire with a deciduous azalea
Wed, May 20, 2009
Easy-care azaleas offer magnificent blooms and fragrance.
Mother's Day at the garden center
Thu, May 7, 2009
Growing small fruits and berries
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
Even hardy plants suffered last winter
Thu, Apr 9, 2009
A combination of factors worked to produce more winter damage than usual to local landscapes.