I thought it might be fun to delve into something extra fun and a little different this week... the world of bog plants… they help balance the ecosystem and are both showy and…

We are so blessed to live in this region, complete with its lush greens and pops of spring flower power everywhere.  The weather sure has been nice, which might be the reason I am already in the mood to dive into some shade plants…

There are so many worthy spring blooming shrubs for us to utilize in our gardens, including the seemingly endless array of attractive Rhododendrons and Azaleas.  Specific flavors of each of these can be planted for…

The kingdom of plants is filled with many desirable shrubs, including many old-fashioned forms and newer hybrids.  Gardeners (including me) love many of the numerous old school selections while also embracing newer more modern forms.  One of these plants, Weigelia florida, has been a proven performer in local gardens for decades, providing showy spring flowers, excellent…

Japanese Maples are among the best trees for all seasons as the vast array of cultivars available offers so many unique selections.  They grace us with sparkling spring foliage color, shade and…

Rhododendrons are not only the state flower for our Washingtonian homeland, but they are perhaps the most widely planted shrub in our region.  Now that we are in the heart of springtime in the PNW, Rhododendrons (and their cousins the Azaleas) are…

The fertilizing frenzy officially commenced last week, so this week I shall keep the momentum of N-P-K going.  If you recall, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) content are represented by those three magical numbers on every bag of growing goodness, allowing us as gardeners to choose…

The topic of fertilization can sometimes be overwhelming.  I often see patrons examining their options and their eyes soon gloss over with all the choices available in the world of fertilizers.  I am going to do my best today to simplify things, explain some of the basics and hopefully help you feel confident to start down the path towards plant nutritional success…

The glorious season of spring has sprung, officially signaling the annual awakening of all things gardening.  We all tend to pick away at timely garden projects throughout the year, but in spring it becomes…

We are truly blessed here in the PNW with so many useful and attractive spring blooming botanical treasures.  These early bloomers help wake us gardeners up from our long winter slumber as they…