Seasonal guidance, practical how-tos, plant spotlights, and thoughtful experiments for Pacific Northwest gardens
Learn when and how to prune rhododendrons in the Pacific Northwest, from deadheading and shaping to rejuvenating old, overgrown shrubs.
Discover the best fall cover crops for Pacific Northwest vegetable gardens, when to plant them, and how to improve your soil naturally over winter.
Tomato plants full of flowers but no tomatoes? Learn the most common reasons tomatoes fail to set fruit and what you can do to encourage a healthy harvest in the Pacific Northwest.
Looking for low-maintenance plants? These 10 hardy favorites tolerate drought, poor soil, and a little neglect—perfect for busy gardeners in the Pacific Northwest.
Wondering why your lawn is turning brown this summer? Learn the difference between dormant and dead grass, when to water, and how to revive your Pacific Northwest lawn.
Discover what to plant in August in the Pacific Northwest (Zone 8a & 8b). Find the best vegetables, herbs, and flowers to sow now for autumn and winter harvests.
Even experienced gardeners make mistakes. Here are the common June gardening mistakes I still catch myself making in the Pacific Northwest—and what I'm trying to do differently.
Not sure which flowers to deadhead in June? Learn what to trim, what to leave alone, and how deadheading can keep your garden blooming longer in the Pacific Northwest.
Wondering why your lettuce suddenly grew tall and turned bitter? Learn what causes lettuce to bolt in the Pacific Northwest and how to extend your harvest.
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