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Deer-Proofing Your Fall Garden

Great Plants that Keep Deer at Bay: Fall in the Pacific Northwest brings a familiar challenge for gardeners: increased deer activity. As natural food sources become scarce, our cultivated landscapes can quickly become an irresistible buffet for our antlered neighbors. But with smart plant choices and clever strategies, you can enjoy a vibrant autumn garden […]
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A Guide to Growing Lavender

Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a popular herb known for its fragrant flowers and versatile uses. Growing lavender in your garden can not only add beauty and aroma but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Lavender is relatively easy to cultivate on the west coast and is quite deer proof, but it thrives under specific […]
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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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Selecting Colorful Fall Flowers

Fall sneaks its way in here at Ocean Shores as nighttime temps dip into the 40s. It’s still dry though and will generally stay dry through September and sometimes into October. We even have a promise of crisp, sunny, dry fall days. I’m writing this on one of those perfect days that show off the […]
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Beauty (flowers) and the Beast (deer)

My favorite poem, titled “In Just” by E.E. Cummings is about spring and sums up most springs here in Ocean Shores.  It goes: In just – spring when the world is mud – luscious the little lame balloon man – whistles far and wee – and eddy and bill come – running from marbles and […]
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Help your Garden Spring-to-Life

Somehow nature and timing have not been on my side this year.  I am way behind: either it rained all day, or, when the weather was nice, I had other commitments. Time To Make Gardening My Priority! Today I’d like to focus on writing a few pointers for those who are new to Ocean Shores […]
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