Steve Smith The Whistling Gardener

by Steve Smith


Steve Smith is owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, located at 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., and a respected local expert on all things horticultural. You can reach Steve at 425-334-2002 or by e-mail at info@sunnysidenursery.net.


Tue, Sep 4, 2012 

 

Repeat after me: September is late summer, not fall

Refresh your lawn and garden in September for a happy spring.

Wed, Aug 22, 2012 

 

6 million seeds but worth it

Steve's European Weeping Birch keeps him busy year-round.

Repeat after me: September is late summer, not fall

Refresh your lawn and garden in September for a happy spring.

Wed, Aug 8, 2012 

 

Summertime and the plantin' is easy

Don't be afraid to add new plants to your landscape in August.

Tue, Jul 24, 2012 

 

Random thoughts and observations

Believe it or not, wet gardens may still need water.

Wed, Jul 11, 2012 

 

Enjoy the foliage of hardy bananas

Tropical foliage can be a welcome addition to your northwest garden, if the gardener is vigilant against disease.

Wed, Jun 27, 2012 

 

Crappy weather and Black Lace

June 19, 2012

This bud's for you -- and mopping up after the deluge

June 24, 2012

Wed, Jun 13, 2012 

 

Blooming trees help dispel June gloom

Dogwoods, Snowbells, Stewartias are good choices for northwest gardens.

Wed, May 30, 2012 

 

Deadheading rhodies and a couple of groovy new plants

Practical tips to keep your garden at its best all year long.

Perennials, bulbs and a Bolivian begonia

Wed, May 16, 2012 

 

Annuals provide lots of bang for the buck

Tips for getting the most out of annuals and the least amount of bugs.

Tue, May 1, 2012 

 

Tomatoes, peonies and candy tuft

Tips on greenhouse-like cages, staking, and a perennial hit.

Thu, Apr 19, 2012 

 

If March was yellow, April is white and pink

Flowering trees enliven streetscapes and yards with their dainty blossoms in April.

Thu, Apr 5, 2012 

 

It's not too late to prune roses

Steve points out two April standouts and an informative new website.

You've got gardening questions, Steve has the answers

Fri, Mar 23, 2012 

 

March's favorite color is yellow

Don't be fooled by St. Patrick's Day green--the color of the season is yellow.

Wed, Mar 7, 2012 

 

Spring is in the air

The sounds and sights of spring are welcome sights; now get to work!

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 

 

Last in the series of "Boring-Yard Buster" ideas

Visit the garden center once a month and buy one thing, and you will eventually have a garden of year 'round interest.

Wed, Feb 8, 2012 

 

Steve's State of the Garden address

Our local garden expert provides a review of 2011 and some hope for 2012.


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Stake now or forever hold your peas
Thu, May 16, 2013

It’s time to corral those rambunctious plants.

May’s checklist for the garden
Tue, Apr 30, 2013

It’s safe to say that spring has sprung.

Time to get crabby
Tue, Apr 23, 2013

The latest on flowering crabapples is mostly good news.

Plant insurance â who needs it?
Mon, Apr 15, 2013

Compost, fertilize, and enjoy the results.

Learn about food gardens, support food bank
Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Come learn about growing fruits and veggies at the Giving Gardens kickoff and support the Marysville Food Bank Saturday, April 6.

These are a few of my favorite things
Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Spring perennials are at your favorite garden center and ready for your garden!

Please don’t rush the season
Wed, Mar 20, 2013

Spring may be here, but go easy on the garden.

Plant your cool season vegetables
Tue, Mar 12, 2013

Time to start thinking about potatoes, carrots and lettuce.

Your March to-do list
Tue, Mar 5, 2013

Prune, prepare and plant.

Winter is almost over
Tue, Feb 26, 2013

The signs are all around us, beginning with the willows.

Time for the 25th annual Flower and Garden Show
Wed, Feb 20, 2013

Refresh your creative energy at the multi-day Seattle event.

February’s to-do list in the garden
Tue, Feb 12, 2013

Lots to do now that football season is over.

Yes, there really are plants that bloom in winter
Tue, Feb 5, 2013

Interesting shapes, floral color can enliven a winter garden.

Growing small fruits and berries
Tue, Jan 29, 2013

Gardening class helps gardeners become experts.

Yikes, it’s freezing out there
Tue, Jan 22, 2013

Steps to help your plants survive through this frosty weather.

Warning: Don’t buy your plants at the warehouse store
Wed, Jan 16, 2013

Those impulsive purchases you make while shopping for a year’s supply of toilet paper rarely survive.

Words of inspiration, perspiration and constipation
Tue, Jan 8, 2013

Reminding us why we treasure time spent in the garden.

Your December to-do list
Wed, Dec 5, 2012

Steve Smith offers a checklist for your winter gardening chores.

Which gardening personality are you?
Wed, Oct 24, 2012

Steve looks at Messy Mollies and Neat Nellies.

October is the month for change in the garden
Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Fall offers opportunities for enjoyment and planning for spring.