Beat the Deer
The deer and I are in a face-off, and my garden stands in the balance. I have been preparing for this for some time. I
Meet the Deer
Ocean Shores deer are legendary. They are a frustration not only to gardeners, but to anyone who drives around here. But there is, no denying
Come Visit Ocean Shores’ Community Garden
As anyone who has tried to coax a flower to bloom or a tomato to ripen in Ocean Shores knows, we have a difficult climate
Barberry vs Bayberry
Barberry and Bayberry are both great shrubs to plant in Ocean Shores. Both prefer the cool, wet coastal climate we have, and both are strongly
Orchids
When the weather starts turning wet and windy, it is time for me to start paying attention to my poor orchids that have been left
Holiday Plants
The holiday season is upon us: Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Although the stores have skipped to Christmas, in Ocean Shores, we still
Ocean Shores Vegetable Experiments
Garden By The Sea (GBTS) operates Demo Beds for the Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. We maintain four 4×8 foot beds in
Extending The Harvest
Download a full season crop list to know what to plant in the coming months. Many of our gardeners enjoy experimenting with crops that can
Garden by The Sea, a Community Garden
Ocean Shores is lucky to have a wonderful resource for all gardeners: The Garden by The Sea (GBTS,) a thriving non-profit, community garden located behind