The holidays are winding down and despite the desire to keep your beautifully-decorated Christmas tree as a centerpiece in your living room forever, at some point (sob!) it's gotta go. Here are 6 ways to transform your tree into a critter-feeding-bird-sheltering-kid-entertaining-garden-mulching thing of wonder this year.
7 Water-Wise Tips to Protect Your Plants This Summer
Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden
We are so lucky in the Pacific Northwest to be able to grow veggies nearly year-round (with a little help from season-extending materials) but the fact is that many vegetable gardeners don’t take advantage of the opportunities that exist in mid-to-late summer to plant vegetables for fall and even extra-early spring harvests. This guide will help you get started.
The Root Of Everything: Soils, Amendments & Mulches
Soil really is at the root of everything in the garden. Without healthy soil, plants will not thrive. Period. Whether you are planting in containers or directly into the garden, the use of specific soils, amendments, and mulches will have immediate and lasting benefits! Here are a few of our favorite soils, amendments, and mulches, plus how and when to use them.