Sedums: A Low Maintenance Groundcover
Using Sedums as a Living Mulch You may have heard of using wood chips or chopped rubber as a mulch in your yard to help
Battling Slugs
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden Slugs are among the most frustrating pests for gardeners, especially in the damp climates of
Gardening 101: Easy Coastal Crops
Additional Information About Easy Crops: The following web links are to articles about easy crops for new gardeners to grow. Enjoy! If you know of
Soil Nutrients and the Nitrogen Cycle
Plants need nutrients to grow. Good soil provides 14 essential plant nutrients for plants to utilize. These nutrients are classified as primary, secondary and micronutrients.
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
Grow Your Own Produce – A Small-Scale Approach
Have you ever been interested in small scale food growing? If so, get ready to discuss topics such as Kitchen Scrap Gardening and Windowsill Gardening.
How to Improve Seed Germination by Unlocking Dormancy
Have you ever planted flower seeds only to see little or no sprouting? Why not try cold stratification to help germinate your seeds. This simple
Holiday Wreath Traditions
Every year a lot of households locally and globally decorate their homes with a wreath of some kind usually hanging on the exterior of their
Growing Rhododendrons on the Washington Coast
Driving around Ocean Shores, one will see numerous rhododendrons of assorted sizes and colors. Some seem healthy and strong with vibrant blooms, while others may