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October 22, 2024
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Dan Gilchrist
Much Ado About Mushrooms

Mushrooms make their appearance in lawns and gardens anytime, but more conspicuously in the fall. That’s when wetter weather and cooler temperatures make ideal conditions for them to emerge. Should you be concerned? Or, can you embrace your garden mushrooms? Read on for more information about these fascinating funghi.

Much Ado About Mushrooms
June 5, 2024
Pruning
Dan Gilchrist
Pruning Calendar

One of the more common questions that newer gardeners might ask is, “when is the best time of year to prune __________?” This pruning calendar can help guide you to the best times to prune your garden plants. You’ll also find links to other posts with more in-depth information on how to prune, pruning specific plants and categories of plants, and pruning in individual seasons.

Pruning Calendar
October 2, 2023
Staff Favorites
Aimée Damman
Fabulous Fall Recipes

When fall arrives, it always inspires me to nest. I search out new recipes, spend weekends cooking and baking, and then test my creations on my friends and family. There’s just something about the chill in the air and the early sunsets that encourage a hearty, home-cooked meal or sweet treat. Here are a few of my favorite fall recipes, including fall cocktails, sweet treats, and savory dishes.

Fabulous Fall Recipes
November 3, 2022
Planting & Plant Care
Dan Gilchrist
Cold Protection for Your Garden Plants

Here are some quick tips for protecting your less-hardy plants from cold damage.

Cold Protection for Your Garden Plants
September 4, 2022
Indoor Plants
Barrie Moss
Your Checklist for Fall and Winter Houseplant ...

Your houseplants will be forever grateful (and you will be too, by default) if you follow these simple guidelines that will prepare them to happily snuggle in for fall and winter. Here is a checklist of things to do (or to stop doing) to ensure the health and happiness of your houseplants in fall and winter.

Your Checklist for Fall and Winter Houseplant Care
Dan Gilchrist
August 3, 2017
Pruning

Summer Pruning Tips

Dan Gilchrist
August 3, 2017
Pruning
Summer Pruning Tips

It's summer! Things are planted and blooming, you want to be outside in the nice weather, and you're keeping up proper watering practices, of course. So proper, in fact, that some plants have gone a little crazy and need pruning!

Tagged: summer, pruning in the PNW, summer pruning, summer gardening, fruit trees, pruning basics

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Dan Gilchrist
July 28, 2017
Solutions to Garden Problems

Framed for Murder: Not the Pests You Might suspect

Dan Gilchrist
July 28, 2017
Solutions to Garden Problems
Framed for Murder: Not the Pests You Might suspect

Dear Friend,I am writing to you today to ask your assistance in righting an egregious wrong, which has been foisted on an innocent population for decades — nay, centuries. It's time to set the record straight.

Tagged: pests, organic pest control, organic gardening, IPM, beneficial insects, gardening

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Lena Curl
July 13, 2017

Meet Swansons' Container Design Team!

Lena Curl
July 13, 2017
Meet Swansons' Container Design Team!

Our team of designers offers a breadth of expertise to help you make your living space an oasis. They create artisan containers and even offer in-home installation for larger projects! Check out their unique styles and learn more about each of our designers...

Tagged: container design, succulents, flowers, floral designers, container designers, design team, custom designs

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Aimée Damman
July 2, 2017
Gardens Around the World

The 2017 Ballard Edible Garden Tour

Aimée Damman
July 2, 2017
Gardens Around the World
The 2017 Ballard Edible Garden Tour

Saturday, July 1st, was the 2017 Edible Garden Tour, organized by Sustainable Ballard and we jumped at the chance to peek into our neighbor's gardens and see what creative and interesting things they are doing! 

Tagged: edible plants, edible landscaping, vegetables, fruit trees, Sustainable Ballard

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