December 21st is what we officially refer to as the Winter Solstice. This day has the ignominious distinction of being the shortest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere). Of course, while every day is essentially the same length (24 hours the last time I checked) the 21st has…



Autumn in the Pacific Northwest presents gardeners with a plethora of opportunities in the garden, including the time to both catch up from summer and get ahead on some things before old man winter descends upon us. Great planting weather is here once again with…