Best Watering Practices for Your Garden

Believe it or not, one of the biggest problems in Western Washington summer gardens is that they don’t get enough water. Some people may think that since we live in a rainy and cool climate our gardens really don’t need that much water. Where that may be true in the winter and spring, our summers-and […]
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Using Compost to Keep Soil Healthy

It is safe to say that adding compost to your soil is one of the best things you can do to keep it healthy. Read on to learn how using compost can be a good supplement to topsoil by adding the beneficial nutrients plants need as well as helping improve the soil structure. In a […]
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Community Garden Opening 2023

The 2023 Garden by the Sea growing season officially opens Saturday April 1st from 10am – 1pm.  We are excited to be able to open the community garden to the public again this year! We hope you will join us as we start our new growing season when we will be signing up new gardeners, as […]
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Evergreen Huckleberry

If you are looking for a hearty and attractive shrub for your yard, you may want to consider the native evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum). Often overlooked by home gardeners because it can look a bit scruffy in the wild, the evergreen huckleberry actually has amazing advantages and qualities. These plants are adaptable to many growing […]
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Have You Thought About Your Lawn Lately?

With the busy summer flying by, the last thing on our minds is the lawn. After all, it hasn’t even needed a lot of mowing lately. However, with autumn just around the corner now is a perfect time to start planning for those fall chores that are critical for making sure the grass is healthy, […]
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