Is my sunburned plant dead? The recent heat wave fried a lot of gardeners and a lot of plants too! Just because a plant’s leaves are scorched does not mean the plant is dead. There are two ways plants can be damaged by the intense heat and strong sun. To understand what happens to plants […]
Summer is peak season in our landscapes! Gardeners and plants alike are working hard. Get the most from your efforts and help your perennials, shrubs and trees do their best. Follow these tips for a lush, healthy, productive landscape through the summer and beyond. Watering Appropriate watering is critical to keeping plants growing and healthy. […]
Horticulturist Tobey Nelson walks us through how to prune a shrub rose in winter. Late winter is the best time of year to prune a shrub rose. Follow these basic steps for success! Remove dead wood. Remove any canes that come from below the graft. Remove any branches that grow toward the interior. Remove weak and […]
Horticulturist Tobey Nelson walks us through how to prune a hybrid tea rose in late winter. Late winter is the best time of year to prune a shrub rose. Follow these basic steps for success! Remove dead wood. Remove any canes that come from below the graft. Remove any branches that grow toward the interior. Remove […]
We gardeners are stewards of the earth. We share our garden not only with plants, but with the many critters that depend on them. This includes pollinators! Many species of insects and birds act as pollinators, including hummingbirds, bees, hoverflies, moths & butterflies, and more. Since pollinators are inextricably linked to food security (so many […]
Fall is a busy time in the garden. Here are a few helpful tips and things to think about to help you be an effective gardener during this beautiful season. Update Pots for Winter This is a great time to give your pots a refresh. Dig out your summer annuals and replace them with fall […]
Deer are a part of life on South Whidbey. They are often seen wandering the roadsides, strolling the outskirts of town, and munching their way through local gardens. For newcomers to the island, deer sightings illicit delight: “They’re so cute!” But this attitude quickly changes with the first forays into gardening here on the rock. If […]