
Plant Bulbs in the Fall for Spring
The ocean sun is bright and clear. There is a bit of a chill in the air. The winter rain hasn’t set in yet. This

No Really, That’s Not a Dandelion!
Yes, there are a lot of yellow flowered weeds in Ocean Shores, in waste areas and what passes for lawns here. Although we are used

Plants That Out-Smart Ocean Shores Deer
Right place, right plant. That is the prime mantra most gardeners use in plant selection, after determining soil type and sun/shade availability. But for Ocean

Maritime Perennial Vegetables
With few winter freezes Ocean Shores has a temperate climate. Our springs are cool, wet, and slow to warm up. As we saw with pollinator

Ocean Shores Pollinators
Planting flowers that attract pollinators, such as bees, can have a big impact on your vegetable garden. Some crops can’t produce at all without an

Pollinator Plants of Ocean Shores
I have not seen too many flowers around Ocean Shores. I cannot remember seeing many bees, butterflies, or other insects (outside of mosquitos) either. Such

Ocean Shores Vegetables
Spring is on the way. Or at least it is supposed to be. Our weather here can be up and down, but it is definitely not too

While Winter Gardens Sleep, Gardeners Plan
Winter gardens sleep, but they sleep well only if you have prepared them for bed. In Ocean Shores, it never really gets into a cold,

Gardening With Deer
Gardening alongside deer in Ocean Shores can be a challenge, but including deer resistant plants in your landscape is the first step to success. This