Plants that help attract pollinators seem to increase in popularity each and every gardening season.  It always brings a smile to my face when I see…

As we inch towards the onset of summer, with the solstice on the horizon, June is another month full of garden temptations and color for our landscapes.  It is also pollinator month, and I urge everyone to do all that they can for our local pollinating friends.  We all need to welcome…

We began our travels down the road to annuals last week, so I am not making any U-turns just yet as this week we will continue to talk color and tropical plants.  The vast majority of our landscapes are filled with…

Now that the weather has finally warmed up a bit, I hereby decree summer is officially on the horizon.  Of course if it is not, please do not blame me, but perhaps this year it will start before the July 4th holiday…?  With the temperatures rising, it means…

One useful plant more and more local gardeners are discovering is the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), an evergreen shrub with spectacular flowers.  We are borrowing this beauty from…

Spring is always a great time to talk plants, and this week Hostas (or what some call Plantain Lilies) are on the top of my mind.  This time of year local garden centers provide plant enthusiasts with a slew of options, big or small, with varying textures, variegation and flowers.  Now, I am always honest and will freely…

Every May my gardening thoughts are filled with appreciation for all of the wonderful plants we get to admire in our landscapes.  With warmer temperatures on the horizon, spring has reached full swing and gardening treasures are…

The legendary nostalgia of Lilacs has graced garden across the world for hundreds of years.  When I say the word “Lilac” I think most gardeners can close their eyes and picture the flower, and perhaps more importantly imagine the intoxicating fragrance that they fill the air with each spring.  We now have…

At some point each spring I have to pay homage to our Washington state flower, the Rhododendron.  We are in the midst of April and heading towards May soon, which means that the glorious time of year has arrived for Rhodies to shine in all of our landscapes…