It was 17 years ago in early June when I wrote a column entitled “Are you cranky too?”. It started out like this: “WARNING: Nothing in this week’s column is of horticultural value. The reason is because I am in a totally cranky mood. You might be feeling the same too…


We are the midst of autumn, filled with the vibrant colorful tones Mother Nature has blessed us with. As I peek around the nursery and in my own garden oasis in Everett, I am amazed at…