sustainable gardening

TIP TUESDAY!

Did you know that it’s Native Plant Appreciation Week? Celebrate by taking a walk outside to enjoy all the native plants in bloom and the increase in green, as leaves have returned to the trees. Check out this list of native plants that flower in spring by the Washington Native Plant Society, http://www.wnps.org/land…/herbarium/springfloweringlist.html.

12 plants that repel unwanted insects These herbs and flowers can shoo pests from your garden and skin.

Are you an insect magnet? If you aren’t, you probably know one. Insect magnets attract annoying insects the second they walk outdoors — or so it seems. If this describes you, take comfort in knowing that one of the ways you can fight back against mosquitoes, gnats, flies, no-see-ums and other pesky bugs doesn’t have …

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The Evolution Of A Community Garden

In the garden, growing beds are shaped, organic growing methods are employed, and mulch keeps soil and roots cool, creating good habitat for earthworms, reducing weeds and saving water. Fruit trees will preserve genetic diversity, providing afternoon shade for crops and visitors and adding habitat for birds. Diverse flowery borders will be planted to attract …

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