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Aphids on Roses? How to Get Rid of Them Naturally (PNW Guide)

PestsEcology

Tiny green invaders on your roses? Learn how to control aphids naturally using water, beneficial insects, and simple home methods—no harsh chemicals needed.

How to Get Rid of Slugs in the Pacific Northwest (Without Harsh Chemicals)

Inspiration & reflections

February 1, 2026

How to Get Rid of Slugs in the Pacific Northwest (Without Harsh Chemicals)

EcologyPlant carePests

Slugs thrive in Western Washington’s damp climate. Learn when slug season starts and natural PNW slug control methods that actually work.

Learning the Garden by Studying the Wild

Inspiration & reflections

January 15, 2026

Learning the Garden by Studying the Wild

EcologyNative plantsWildlife

By learning our local wild spaces and native fauna, we grow better gardens—more resilient, balanced, and deeply connected to place.

The Garden Is Not Sleeping: What’s Actually Happening in January

Inspiration & reflections

winter

January 8, 2026

The Garden Is Not Sleeping: What’s Actually Happening in January

EcologySoilWildlife

Your garden isn’t asleep in January. Discover the quiet work happening underground, from roots and buds to soil life and winter wildlife.

Synthetic vs. Organic Fertilizer: What Your Garden Is Really Eating

Inspiration & reflections

November 19, 2025

Synthetic vs. Organic Fertilizer: What Your Garden Is Really Eating

EcologyPlant careSoil

Your garden can live on fast food or whole foods. Explore the science behind synthetic vs organic fertilizer and why healthy soil always wins in the long run.

The Quiet Magic of Seeds (and Why Plants Feel Like Wizards)

Inspiration & reflections

November 11, 2025

The Quiet Magic of Seeds (and Why Plants Feel Like Wizards)

Plant careSeed startingEcology

Seeds are tiny packets of quiet intelligence. Plants literally build themselves out of air, respond to touch, make sounds, and use clever tricks to attract pollinators. A whimsical dive into the magic and science of how plants grow.

Inspiration & reflections

October 30, 2025

The Case Against Absolutes in Gardening

Native plantsLawnsEcology

A reflection on the middle ground in gardening — finding balance between native and non-native plants, rethinking lawns, and rejecting the idea that nature must be all or nothing.

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Aphids on Roses? How to Get Rid of Them Naturally (PNW Guide)

How to Get Rid of Slugs in the Pacific Northwest (Without Harsh Chemicals)

Learning the Garden by Studying the Wild

The Garden Is Not Sleeping: What’s Actually Happening in January

Synthetic vs. Organic Fertilizer: What Your Garden Is Really Eating

The Quiet Magic of Seeds (and Why Plants Feel Like Wizards)

The Case Against Absolutes in Gardening

Aphids on Roses? How to Get Rid of Them Naturally (PNW Guide)

How to Get Rid of Slugs in the Pacific Northwest (Without Harsh Chemicals)

Learning the Garden by Studying the Wild

The Garden Is Not Sleeping: What’s Actually Happening in January

Synthetic vs. Organic Fertilizer: What Your Garden Is Really Eating

The Quiet Magic of Seeds (and Why Plants Feel Like Wizards)

The Case Against Absolutes in Gardening