Creating a Bird-Friendly Backyard
Ways to Attract Avian Friends to Your Yard In Ocean Shores bird watchers may be able to find up to 300 species of our feathered
Fulfilling our Community Garden Mission
Another New Season at Garden by the Sea It looks like another amazing year for our community garden! I personally have had the pleasure to
PNW Lawn Alternatives
Creative Ways to Landscape Without a Lawn More homeowners are looking for alternative ways to landscape their homes for a variety of reasons, including a
Backyard Composting
How to Make Your Own Nutrient-Rich Compost Composting is a simple and effective way to reduce waste, save money, and improve the health of your
The Advantages of Organic Gardening
Nurturing Nature’s Balance Organic gardening has gained significant popularity in recent years as people become more conscious of the impact of their actions on the
Planting Bulbs and Tubers for Spring and Summer Blooming
How To Add Year Long Color In Your Yard With Bulbs We’re all familiar with the lovely display of Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils once the
Pollinators – Protecting and Encouraging
Beautiful and Efficient Garden Pollinators Pollinators are busy in the garden making plants survive, multiplying, and providing fruits, vegetables and beauty. Pollinators are the special
Best Watering Practices for Your Garden
Are you Watering Enough? Believe it or not, one of the biggest problems in Western Washington summer gardens is that they don’t get enough water.
Plant These Shrubs in the Fall for Showy Blossoms in Early Spring
Charming and Delightful with Year-Round Color The Japanese Andromeda bush (Pieris japonica) is also known as Lily-of-the-Valley bush for its dangling white bell-shaped flower clusters.