By the time August rolls around, our Pacific Northwest gardens are bursting at the seams with flowers, fruits, and veggies. It’s a beautiful (and busy!) time to be in the garden. While we’re still enjoying the peak of summer, it’s also time to start looking ahead—prepping for fall crops, keeping up with maintenance, and sneaking…
July gardening in the Pacific Northwest always feels like the reward for all those springtime chores. The dahlias are opening up one by one, the snapdragons are putting on a show, and I can hear the hum of bees every time I step outside. Most mornings, I wander through the garden with my iced latte…
Did you know that strong winds and heavy rains can cause heavy damage to your tall plant’s beautiful blooms? Even heavy flowers can bend and break from their own weight if they’re not protected. I’ll show you the different ways to support your garden flowers to keep them from falling over. If you grow tall…
Do you love how dahlia flowers look but aren’t quite sure what it takes to grow these beautiful blooms in your garden? Today I’m sharing my dahlia planting guide for beginners with tips for planting, storing, growing, and how to care for dahlias. Any beginning gardener can learn how to plant and care for dahlias….
Have you ever dreamed of having a garden full of bright, cheerful zinnias that just keep blooming all summer long? In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to grow beautiful zinnias, from picking the right seeds to keeping them blooming all season. I’ve been growing zinnias from seed for years,…
November still has plenty of important garden tasks to keep us busy before winter sets in. Fall has truly arrived here in the Pacific Northwest — the days are shorter, the air feels crisp, and that familiar autumn rain is back in full swing. But don’t put your garden gloves away just yet! Even though…