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As the sun travels closer to the horizon, days shorten and temperatures gradually drop. Perennials in the garden naturally slow their growth, sending energy underground or going dormant. Annual warm weather crops lose energy and begin to decompose. Garden maintenance this time of the year is focused on soil... Learn More

Fall in the garden can be a time of letting go and slowing down. After a spring and summer full of preparing, seeding, weeding, planting, fertilizing, watering and caring for our plants, growers often find themselves doing less and less of those tasks as the temperatures cool down and... Learn More

It’s tempting to clean up the entire garden, clear all debris and leave a clean slate. But leaving soil bare also makes it susceptible to compaction, nutrient loss and opportunistic weeds in our maritime winter. As rainwater flows unobstructed through bare ground, it carries small soil particles, minerals and... Learn More

While potting soil and garden soil are quite different, the winterizing techniques we might use to get ready for cooler weather are fairly similar. If your garden pots will spend the winter outdoors, it’s a good idea to protect the soil and any plants within. Similar to an in-ground... Learn More

We are blessed in the Northwest for many reasons and one of the biggest is our ability to grow a large variety of plants, including vibrant exotics. There are many plants that stretch the limits of being tolerant of our climate and love our warm and dry summers. When... Learn More

While enjoying the fruits and veggies of your labors, take a few notes. There are plenty of great resources available to help you become a successful gardener. One of the best and most easily accessible is you! You can learn lots from cultivating good note-taking habits throughout the year.... Learn More