Last week, we were thrilled to have the supremely knowledgeable Lucia Christie from Skagit Gardens at all three of our March open houses. Skagit Gardesn have been growing top-quality annuals and perennials in the Skagit Valley of Oregon for 50 years, Lucia was kind enough to share some of their exciting new annuals and perennials for 2017. Here are five …
Ask A Gardener – Companion Planting
Tuesday March 21, 2017
Companion Planting is the art of planting different plants together to their mutual benefit. You can use companion planting to intensify the flavor of vegetables, enrich the soil, attract beneficial insects and repel pests. One of the most famous examples of this kind of cooperative planting is the Native American tradition of The Three Sisters The Three Sisters Native Americans …
Happy First Day of Spring!
Monday March 20, 2017
Today is the Vernal Equinox, the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. The word equinox comes from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” Today, the sun will pass vertically above the Equator, giving us a nearly equal length day and night all over the globe. Chichen Itza on the vernal equinoxChichen Itza on the vernal equinox Ancient Traditions The …
Diagnosing Common Houseplant Problems
Thursday March 2, 2017
Like all plants, houseplants are susceptible to certain stresses and problems. The good news is that since your houseplants grow in a much more controlled area, it’s easier to tweak their environmental conditions until they are just right. The following chart can help you zero in on some of the most common houseplant problems by looking at the foliage, flowers …