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Community Garden: Albany Park
We found out a few months ago that the college my husband attends has a community garden! Due to the transient nature of the college the garden goes through cycles of tended and not. It just so happens that a few friends of ours were interested in tending the garden...
Planting Pumpkins
This past Easter the Plantswoman, aka G-ma, sent E and Little Chef (my 5 and 3 yr old) some pumpkin seeds in their Easter baskets. Seeing as it was warming up outside but not quite warm enough to plant directly into the ground we started the seeds inside. Little Chef...
Don’t Weed With Your Pruners
This time of year folks want to get out into their gardens and do work. Rightly so! But here's the deal, as Susan would say, don't go out and "weed" with your pruners. There are very few things in your yard right now that would take kindly to pruning. While we...
The Giant is Awake!
Last week I had the opportunity to wander through Susan's garden to grab some photos for our recent blog posts. As I walked along the pathways taking pictures I found myself drawn in by the detail of each different plant with their leaves still dripping with dew. I...
Hardening Off Seedlings
If you planted anything from seeds early this spring it's time to start moving them outside to their permanent homes. Before you send those tender sprouts out into the garden take some time to harden them off. To learn more about the process of hardening off your...
Evergreen Shrubs
Depending on your area it may be time to get out and prune your evergreen shrubs (please note we said shrubs not trees). Take a look at this article from the Royal Horticulture Society for some timely tips before you head out. Pruning Evergreen Shrubs
Confessions of a Plantaholic
I know I'm getting ready to move house, but I can't help it. Yes some of my current garden will come with me and many things are already out of the ground and into pots but there are always new plants out there waiting for me to buy and grow. Things I've been...
Garden Planning
If you've been following along with us this spring you know we've been working on our vegetable gardens. Whether you are planting in containers, raised beds or straight into the earth a little planning goes a long way. Check out the link below to learn about how to...
PWD Gives Back: April
This past April our crew spent a day in our community. We worked with Kitsap Community Resources and helped beautify one of their transitional housing units. It's an honor to be able to help KCR as they provide so many needed resources to those in need in our...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Spring
Of the many things I can list as one of my favorite things, rain is not one of them. As of today we have a 110% of our total rainfall for May, it is only the 5th. Lots of people just moan about it but the brave, raindrop-dodging gardener eagerly waits for a break in...
Fine Gardening Magazine
Susan is a regular contributor to Fine Gardening Magazine. Head over to www.finegardening.com to see more from Susan's work and expertise.
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