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How to Save A Tree Planted Too Deeply
Do you have a tree that seems to stick straight out of the ground like a telephone pole? If you can't see the root flare, you have a tree planted...
7 Low-maintenance, Big Leaf Plants for Shade (that aren’t Hostas)
I love a good big leaf hosta. Hostas provide excellent texture and color contrast in the shade garden, which can quickly become a monotonous sea of...
8 Great Pacific Northwest Gardening Books
Have you ever brought home a fabulous new perennial or shrub, dutifully planted and cared for it, only to have it go toes up for some unknown...
Adjustable DIY Grow Light Fixtures
Back in December, I determined that 2020 would be my year for successfully growing starts in our new(ish)ly finished out sunroom.* The challenge is...
Planting a Big Tree in 10 Steps
Back in August of 2019 I noticed a tree removal permit posted at the street in front of our house. I assumed it to be a permit for a...
How to: Make a Coir Pole for Monstera
Ever go to the nursery and find everything you want but not what you need? After several trips to various nurseries or hardware stores, I failed to...
5 Favorite Slug-resistant Hostas
Slugs are the worst. They are my #1 top garden pest to hate. I can deal with the Seattle September spider onslaught. I can deal with helicopter-sized crane flies…
A New Garden Planning Tool
How many times have you planted a perennial then moved it? Then moved it again. Then moved it a third time crossing your fingers that it won't hate...
Creating A Cold-Tolerant Indoor Garden
Today's weather forecast is 100% chance of rain. Sad emoji. At this point in winter, I rarely interact with our garden except to peer at it...
How to: Propagate a String of Hearts
This project falls into the category of "let's just try it and see". Most of my propagation efforts involve a modicum of effort and some "why not",...