Garden Hotline

On January 25, 2017, the trees of our world lost a relentless ally. Cass Turnbull, a long-time horticulturalist and pruning advocate unexpectedly passed on from our world while on vacation in Hawaii. Cass was (and still is) one of our favorite humans. Her dedication to "ending plant mutilation" and engendering respect for plants led. Winter is a perfect time to prune many trees in the Pacific NW. In the Seattle area, dormancy begins in late November or December when plant growth becomes temporarily inactive.

Cover crops are plants grown primarily to improve and protect soil. Though they can be grown any time of year, they are most valuable at the end of a productive growing season. Fall-sown cover crops enrich and protect your soil in multiple ways. Preservation of soil structure - Protect against the physical impact of months. Dear P-Patch Gardeners, I've been answering questions about flea beetles recently, which seem to be pretty numerous this year, so I thought I would share the info I have gathered with all.

Dear P-Patch Gardeners, I've been answering questions about flea beetles recently, which seem to be pretty numerous this year, so I thought I would share the info I have gathered with all. This is lengthy but hopefully helpful. Flea Beetles are very small, very active beetles that feed on numerous garden crops. They usually cause. Call us at (206) 633-0224 or email a question. Garden Hotline staff answer questions Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (language interpretation is available). Or leave us a message or email any time, and we'll answer the next day.

What a summer we have had in the Pacific Northwest! From record heat to minimal rain to smoky skies that kept us indoors we have all been challenged to keep our gardens alive and thriving. Our rainfall measure since April ended (and that was a rainy month!) stands at 0.88 inches total. An average summer. On January 25, 2017, the trees of our world lost a relentless ally. Cass Turnbull, a long-time horticulturalist and pruning advocate unexpectedly passed on from our world while on vacation in Hawaii.

The Pacific Northwest is a great climate for lawns. As anyone who has one knows, though, it is also great for growing much more than grass. There are some simple, but necessary, lawn care techniques that will promote an attractive, sustainable and competitive lawn, healthy for you and your family. Keep your focus on regular. Call us at (206) 633-0224 or email a question. Garden Hotline staff answer questions Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (language interpretation is available). Or leave us a message or email any time, and we'll answer the next day.