Garden Volunteerism
Come Help Garden by The Sea Grow: When I (Sushila Ravard) first moved to Ocean Shores in 2008, I engaged with various nonprofit organizations to
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Indoor Seedling Guide for Coastal Gardeners: For gardeners along Washington’s coast, starting seedlings indoors isn’t just a head start on the growing season — it’s
Indoor Winter Gardening
Windowsill & Indoor Harvests: December already? Here we are planning our holidays and allowing ourselves to sneak a glance at 2026 seed catalogs. For gardening
Growing Mushrooms in Your Own Garden
Have you ever considered growing your own mushrooms? Even if you haven’t, if you are a mushroom lover, or at least mushroom-curious, then you must
Multi-Sowing Vegetables Offers Many Benefits
Multiply and Conquer! Multi-sowing is a gardening technique where multiple seeds are sown together in a single module or cell, allowing them to grow as
Garden Cocktail Recipes
While you are enjoying time with family and friends, why not surprise them with a cocktail made with fresh herbs from your garden. Try these
The Marvelous, Maddening Marigold: A PNW Gardener’s Tale
Ah, the marigold. That cheerful little fireball of a flower that practically screams, “I’m here to party and repel pests!” It’s every Pacific Northwest coastal
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
Understanding Our Fungal Foes
If you’re tending your patch in the Pacific Northwest, you know our cool, moist climate is a double-edged sword: it nurtures vibrant growth, yet it