Ornery Orchids
There are a lot of misconceptions about orchids, including that they are super difficult to grow. Hopefully this article will help dispel those myths!
Erin Nelson
December 24, 2019
Author: Erin Nelson
Falling Leaves! Hurray for me!
If you want to have a wonderful garden for next year, prepare now with all those fallen leaves around your house! Did you know that up to 80% of a tree’s nutrients and minerals are pulled into the leaves? Adding them to your garden is a great way to replace those nutrients back into the soil.
Erin Nelson
November 20, 2019
Ghoulish Gourds
There are a couple of tricks to growing large glorious pumpkins in N.E. Washington. To get a jump on the growing season, plant pumpkins indoors
Erin Nelson
October 24, 2019
Xeriscaping with Color
Having a drought tolerant garden is not hard. It just requires some early prepping.There are dozens of drought tolerant plants for beautiful landscaping.
Erin Nelson
August 29, 2019
Hydrangeas: Red, White, and BLUE!
Hydrangeas are a long sought after shrub for their amazing, huge, round clusters of blooms. They come in white, red (really a pink), and the
Erin Nelson
July 20, 2019
Back to Basics!
Sunlight is first and foremost the most important thing for a plant. Sunlight activates the chlorophyll in the leaves which is, in a sense, the
Erin Nelson
June 20, 2019
Root Vegetables, More Than A Stick in the Ground
There is nothing better than the thrill of pulling a carrot straight from the ground, or an onion, turnip, or radish for that matter! Sometimes,
Erin Nelson
May 20, 2019
Pull Out That Seed Box!
Hold your horses, and put down that seed box! Let’s take a look at what you’ve got! April means it’s still cold outside and really
Erin Nelson
April 20, 2019
Whispers of Wisteria
Wisterias are one of the most beautiful blooming vines. They twine up and around structures, quickly growing into thick tangled masses of an exotic artwork.
Erin Nelson
March 20, 2019
Uncle Sam and Mary Jane
So what is the difference between hemp and marijuana? Well in a nutshell very little. They are after all the same plant. It is why
Erin Nelson
February 20, 2019