There is an old expression that goes like this: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” I would add that when Mother Nature give us incessant rainfall and unseasonably low temperatures, we should plant more bog or moisture-loving plants. At least the plants will be happy, even if we aren’t….


We are truly blessed here in the PNW with so many useful and attractive spring blooming botanical treasures. These early bloomers help wake us gardeners up from our long winter slumber as they…