Solutions to Garden Problems
Dan Gilchrist
Much Ado About Mushrooms

Mushrooms make their appearance in lawns and gardens anytime, but more conspicuously in the fall. That’s when wetter weather and cooler temperatures make ideal conditions for them to emerge. Should you be concerned? Or, can you embrace your garden mushrooms? Read on for more information about these fascinating funghi.

Much Ado About Mushrooms
Plant Profiles, Garden History & Lore
Mike Kohfeld
An Ethnobotanical Perspective on Marigolds

The marigold is much more than a beautiful garden flower. Its utility as a colorful annual, edible flower, and companion plant for vegetable gardens is greatly enhanced by its profound role in religious and cultural practices around the world.

An Ethnobotanical Perspective on Marigolds
Staff Favorites
Aimée Damman
Fabulous Fall Recipes

When fall arrives, it always inspires me to nest. I search out new recipes, spend weekends cooking and baking, and then test my creations on my friends and family. There’s just something about the chill in the air and the early sunsets that encourage a hearty, home-cooked meal or sweet treat. Here are a few of my favorite fall recipes, including fall cocktails, sweet treats, and savory dishes.

Fabulous Fall Recipes
Planting & Plant Care
Denise Read
Fall Dahlia Care

Dahlias die back each year as autumn advances, but, with the proper care, the tuberous root system can live on to produce a stunning display year after year. The advice in this post is based on many years of growing dahlias in a low-lying area of Seattle with relatively moderate winter temperatures and excellent drainage.

Fall Dahlia Care
Edible Gardening
Aimée Damman
How to Grow Garlic

Sure, you can buy garlic, but for the best flavor - and an incredible sense of satisfaction - nothing beats growing it yourself. Unlike most vegetables, garlic is planted in the fall but not harvested until the following summer, making it a very long-season crop that’s worth the wait. In fact, it can be very encouraging to plant something new in late fall when all around you, most plants are fading in anticipation of winter.

How to Grow Garlic

Take a Mindful Walk Today

Take a Mindful Walk Today

It’s so important to keep yourself healthy. Going outside for some fresh air and exercise can help manage stress and make you feel calmer and more energized. Taking a walk in your neighborhood or in a local park is a simple way to get outside and, if you choose to take a “mindful” walk, the benefits will be even greater. In this blog post, you will learn more about the concept of mindfulness and its benefits. You will also find a blueprint that will guide you on a “mindful” walk. Let’s get started!

The Wabi-Sabi Garden

The Wabi-Sabi Garden

In the coastal Northwest, our climate and position on the Pacific Rim give us a natural affinity with Asian design philosophy and lifestyles, which can also apply to our gardens. Japanese culture, in particular, has lent us its mastery of garden design and practices. If we delve deep enough, we will meet the concept of wabi-sabi.

Erythronium: The Magical Woodland Fawn Lily

Erythronium: The Magical Woodland Fawn Lily

Erythronium species (also called Fawn Lily, Trout Lily or Dogtoothed Violet) epitomize the hidden wonders of the woodland garden. These spring-blooming perennials can spread to form low-growing colonies of delicate flowers that look beautiful from afar but really demand to be studied up close so as to admire their mottled leaves and intricate floral details. They really are magical!

Bees in Your Backyard: Spring Pollination with Gentle Orchard Mason Bees

Bees in Your Backyard: Spring Pollination with Gentle Orchard Mason Bees

Kids well know the glowing excitement of watching a bee go about its business flower to flower in the sunshine. And hopefully, most adults out there haven’t forgotten the feeling, either. Being a steward of mason bees is a special opportunity to watch these busy creatures transform your yard-scape into one of balance and bounty.

 
 

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