Slippery Facts About Slugs Only a few slug species are pests. Most are critical members of land and water ecosystems all around the world. Brown/Black/Red Slugs are creepies that no one enjoys dealing with. Even when you think they’re not on your property or in your garden — rest assured they are. They’re …
Raised garden beds organize your planting areas, making them easier to manage and more convenient to maintain. Sidestepping potential issues with soil quality, reducing pest problems and virtually eliminating the need to weed, raised beds are an ideal way to grow herbs, vegetables or ornamental plants. Here are 13 great DIY garden bed ideas and …
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Garden Bed Application Raised Bed Giveaway! If you would like a free raised bed for gardening to be placed at your home, then consider this opportunity. Applicants can receive up to three raised gardens beds approximately 3’x3’x30″ per submission. Unlimited beds are available to community and school gardens and receive priority distribution. Each applicant will …
With the holiday season upon us, it’s that time of year again when we transform our homes from the everyday and fill it with our festive favorites. As much as we may love our seasonal favorites, bringing the beauty of nature indoors for the holidays can give an organic, all-natural aesthetic. Christmas Mantel with Greenery …
Check out this short 5 minute video to be ready for next season! Gardening Tips for Fall Garden Cleanup Any spent plants should be removed. If they had bugs or were diseased, get them off your property. You don’t want to add anything to your compost pile that could harbor diseases or insects. Just one weed left …
Local Flavors are available year round throughout Western Washington. You just need to know where to start. If you’re new Fall & Winter planting, this list with dates will guide you all summer for an impressive Fall & Winter harvest. Western Washington has generally cool summers and mild winters in most locations. At altitudes below …
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Everything You Need to Know About Growing Oregano Oregano is a must-have in a culinary garden. Its pungent, spicy, slightly bitter flavor pairs well with almost any vegetable preparation. And since it’s easy to grow, oregano is go-to for the first-time gardener. Why Should I Grow Oregano? Oregano is a low-maintenance herb, and it performs …
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Have you participated in a Sustainable Gardening or a Lawns To Lettuce Class with us? We have our presentation available for download for easy referencing. Sustainable Gardening PDF Happy Growing!
Americans consume about 285 million pounds of honey each year. Help your local bees out with simple gardening techniques! Photo by Getty Images According to Green Homekeeping (Mango Publishing, 2018) with the gentle guidance of eco-expert, Alice Mary Alvrez, you can start with baby steps and progress to an advanced eco-warrior! Start with these inspired ideas and …
Ah, the backyard lawn, that controversial patch of greenery adored by some and shunned by others. Restricted to the aristocracy before mechanical mowers made them possible for humbler folk, lawns have become the norm of boulevards and subdivisions alike. But how ‘green’ are they? On the one hand, lawns require large amounts of water to …
