Using Compost to Keep Soil Healthy
It is safe to say that adding compost to your soil is one of the best things you can do to keep it healthy. Read
Eliminating the Mystery to Maintaining Houseplants
There is a trend now to have thriving houseplants. In all garden ventures the success of the plants will depend on the location, the right
Gardening in Times of Climate Change
In 2022 I began to pay more attention to climate change issues, and how we as home gardeners can adapt to the changing situation. A
Community Garden Opening 2023
The 2023 Garden by the Sea growing season officially opens Saturday April 1st from 10am – 1pm. We are excited to be able to open the
Small Space Gardening
Here we are – in the middle of winter! What a year. First, the growing season got off to a late start, then we had
Evergreen Huckleberry
If you are looking for a hearty and attractive shrub for your yard, you may want to consider the native evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum). Often
HOUSEPLANTS 101: Tips & Plant Suggestions
It’s easy to fall in love with houseplants with the added color and texture they bring into your home. They certainly can provide calmness to
Enjoy Your Outdoor Blossoms Indoors
We are fully into fall. It’s time for the “Shifting of Seasons.” Not really the changing from Summer to Fall. It’s Ocean Shores, after all.
Selecting Colorful Fall Flowers
Fall sneaks its way in here at Ocean Shores as nighttime temps dip into the 40s. It’s still dry though and will generally stay dry