by Nicole Forbes | Jul 15, 2021 | Container Gardening, Indoor Plants
Travel plans have been made, time off from work has been approved, and now you’re looking forward to some time away from home! Preparing to go on vacation requires a little planning. We often need to make special arrangements to ensure care for the things we leave...
by April Olson | May 19, 2021 | Container Gardening, Edible Gardening
Growing our own food has evolved over the years. What started as a necessity has now grown into a hobby for many people and a way to live more sustainably. Why should you grow your own food? Beyond saving you a trip to the grocery store every now and then, growing...
by Nicole Forbes | May 12, 2021 | Container Gardening, Edible Gardening, Summer Gardening
In the Pacific Northwest, we basically have three main growing seasons: two cool, wetter seasons (spring and fall) and the warmer months of summer in between. Early spring crops must be able to withstand cold soil conditions and low nighttime temperatures. Salad...
by April Olson | May 3, 2021 | Container Gardening, Edible Gardening, Indoor Plants, Spring Gardening
Let’s be honest, moms deserve the world. So, we know it can be difficult to find a gift each and every Mother’s Day that shows how much we truly appreciate all they’ve done for us. Maybe it’s time to push aside the traditional hanging basket and consider a different...
by Nicole Forbes | Apr 29, 2021 | Container Gardening, Edible Gardening, Fall Gardening, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening
Over the years, we have offered classes on how to grow the best tomatoes at home. We followed each growing season with a tomato tasting event (except in 2020 😔) to sample and evaluate the results. We carry a large selection of tomato varieties each spring including...
by Nicole Forbes | Apr 13, 2021 | Container Gardening, Edible Gardening
If you are an urban gardener, container-grown edibles may be your best chance to raise food crops at home. Growing food in containers requires less weeding and digging and is a great alternative for those who may be physically unable to tend in-ground plantings....
