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By Cynthia Lafferty Greetings fellow plant lovers! As summer wanes and we earnestly wait for fall rains, let’s look at some of our summer and … Continue reading
Now is the time to think about new plantings, especially flower bulbs. Longtime gardening columnist Rachel Foster gives us the best bulb catalogues to order … Continue reading
By Dan and Barbara Gleason Summer always brings change to bird activity and the variety of birds in your backyard. Bird activity in yards, especially … Continue reading
By Alby Thoumsin In my work as an arborist, a large portion of what I do is consult with tree owners and talk about the … Continue reading
By Barbara Bryson “Look, a towhee!” the homeowner exclaimed, indicating the red-eyed, orange-and-black bird kicking leaves around under her dense shrubs. “Now that we’re leaving … Continue reading
April through early May is a great time to plant perennials, those non-woody flowering plants that come back year after year. Buy them soon, while … Continue reading
by Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe … Continue reading
By Alby Thoumsin Even if my favorite time of year to plant is late fall through the winter, it appears that the mood to plant … Continue reading
By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary considerably from year to year and … Continue reading