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Spring dreamin’: Cold, wet winter can’t keep a good gardener down
With better weather around the corner, now’s the time to explore new shrubs, trees, roses — even perennials…
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Creating a delightfully fragrant garden just makes good scents
As a garden center owner for over three decades, I have seen all types of gardeners come in…
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It’s show time: Let this festival renew your love of gardening
This week marks the beginning of the 33rd annual Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, which will run Feb.…
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Here’s your gardening to-do list for February. Step 1: pruning
Recess is over, it’s time for action
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Fruit tree season is upon us. Choose wisely
Unlike growing veggies, fruit trees are a long-term investment, so make sure you start out on the right…
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Is there a rose bush in your gardening future?
Now is the time to browse local garden centers for these sun-loving, repeat-blooming treasures.
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January is a great month for learning more at gardening classes
With the pandemic ebbing (knocks on wood), the classes have moved from Zoom back to in-person venues.
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Slow down and enjoy ‘quiet time’ in the Snohomish County garden
A quietly serene winter garden is the perfect place to escape the chaos of everyday life.
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A few tips for a better garden in 2023
I know a few of you might find it incredibly hard to believe, but I actually spend a…
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How cold is too cold for the Northwest garden? It depends
Overnight temperatures in the teens, and daytime highs that don’t exceed the mid-20s, can spell doom if gardeners…
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Steve Smith’s gift ideas for your favorite gardener
They range from the down-to-earth practical (garden tools) to the purely decorative (garden art).
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Weather, rain, geraniums: A gardener gives thanks
Take a minute and reflect on what you are grateful for in your garden, and then share the…
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Get in the holiday swing of things — make a wreath
Area garden centers have the greenery and equipment so you can make a one-of-a-kind decoration for your home.
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It’s time for a little winter cleanup in the garden
Here are a few tips to help your garden survive winter and come back in spring stronger than…
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Decidedly deciduous: Creating year-round interest in the garden
Up your fall gardening game with Japanese maples, hydrangeas and countless more deciduous trees and shrubs.
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Discover hardy cyclamen, cool-season jewels for PNW gardens
They will grace a shady part of your garden with dainty butterfly-like flowers from August through October.
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Fall is for planting — don’t let the weather spoil it
Here’s what to do — and what not to do — in the garden during our increasingly long…
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Endless summer: Out with the geraniums, in with the pansies
Change out those summer annuals to bring a fresh look to your garden — and maybe a sense…
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Bulb basics: Now’s the time to buy tulips, daffodils and more
Here’s the lowdown on how to plant bulbs, to enjoy vivid color in your garden for years to…
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It’s dry out there, so water your yard — please!
After 100 days of no precipitation, your garden badly needs a drink. So grab a hose and get…