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Culinary herbs thrive in well-draining soil and full to partial sun. Herbs are not only delicious and nutritious for humans, they also make our gardens more biodiverse by providing food and habitat for beneficial insects of all kinds.  Predatory insects like wasps, hoverflies, and beetles that eat our garden... Learn More

This year as your tomatoes thrive in the sunniest spots in your garden beds, make a little bit of space in the sun for: Ocimum basilicum, or basil. This tasty herb has quite a history in culinary circles, medicinally and in folklore from around the world. Full of Flavors... Learn More

When I first started gardening, I only grew things that were readily available in the grocery stores; things like kale, chard, and zucchini. Then one day while searching in vain for collard and turnip  greens to make for a Juneteenth cookout, I realized these were the items I should... Learn More

Sometimes the garden produces an abundance of herbs that start to crowd out other plants and we must cut them back to make space. But why let this nutritious resource go to the compost bin? Here are some ideas for using up the harvest. Some herbs grow like weeds... Learn More

Herbs are excellent additions in vegetable gardens. They can play an important role in the garden ecosystem as habitat plants, and they can positively impact our cooking and our health. Additionally, most herbs are low-maintenance and a joy to grow. Check out the tips below to learn more about... Learn More

At the turning of the seasons from spring to summer, many gardeners may find themselves wondering what they could be growing. Whether you are just getting started in the garden this June, or if you tried a few things that weren’t successful this spring, or if you’ve harvested some... Learn More

Summer is here, and along with abundance in the garden comes long stretches of hot, dry weather. Here are some tips to keep your plants healthy, hydrated and happy! Water is abundant in the Pacific Northwest, but a changing climate means hotter, drier and less predictable weather patterns. Get... Learn More

When gardening in our P-Patches or backyards, we want to grow all our favorite crops and give each one enough room to grow, but sometimes space can feel limited. With the help of some thoughtful design and a little companion planting, we can grow it all, while supporting a... Learn More

Maximize your garden potential by growing up and over. Decide what plant you want to grow vertically, and build a structure that will be suitable to its weight or particular behavior. Kiwis require a substantial trellis or chain link fence as well as regular pruning to keep them in... Learn More

Tomato late blight (Phytopthora infestans) is a fungus that creates brown or black lesions on your prized tomato plants. The lesions begin on leaf veins and can spread like wildfire over the plants. Moisture is a prime culprit in spreading it. Trellising your tomato plants is one good way... Learn More