by Kathy Fryxell, PhD | Nov 8, 2020 | Blog, Gardening, Health, Plants
Freezing temperatures already?! But it is just the first week of November. What is a plant lover to do for cold-sensitive plants? If you are like me, I push the envelope on the plants I can grow in my garden. Each year I think certain plants will be just fine only to...
by Kathy Fryxell, PhD | Nov 3, 2020 | Blog, Education, Habitat, Nature, Seeds
Birds are a delight to observe and are critical to our local ecosystems. Here in the Puget Sound, this includes both dozens of year-round resident species as well as migratory species that either overwinter or travel through. We live in a critical, narrow coastal...
by Kathy Fryxell, PhD | May 6, 2020 | Featured
We want to share with you an inspiring project by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and offer to pay for your garden’s certification. The NWF’s certified Garden for Wildlife program® is a community of people around the country who are restoring land to resilient...
by Kathy Fryxell, PhD | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Education, Organics, Plants, Pruning, Shrubs, Trees
Are you thinking about shaping up your special ornamental trees and shrubs? December, January, and February are ideal months to prune your plants. Our Technicians are highly trained to care for your most precious plants, pruning them properly to maintain their natural...
by Kathy Fryxell, PhD | Nov 5, 2019 | Bacteria, Blog, Fertilizer, Food, Health, Lawn, Microbes, Organics, Plants
Our soils are just like our refrigerators. They store and provide nutrients for our plants. We need to keep our soil healthy just like we keep ourselves healthy. Do you know what’s in your Soil’s “Refrigerator”? Are you filling it up with a “well-balanced diet”?...
