Stars of Spring: Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas offer a range of colorful, fragrant, and floriferous vines perfect for bridging the gap between late winter and spring. While not edible, they make up for that with their stunningly scented bright blooms. In this article we’ll discuss the history, cultural needs, and tips for growing one of the true stars of Spring.…

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Carefree Camellias

We often hear from customers that the hardest time of year for garden interest are the dark days of late autumn into the early spring.  An ideal plant for brightening the season is a hardy Camellia, which include varieties that bloom from October into late April.  All Camellias prefer acidic soils, part shade to full…

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Keeping Hummingbirds Happy for Winter

In the PNW it’s easy to keep hummingbirds fed during the warm months, but fall and winter can be more challenging. Here on the Eastside we have Anna’s Hummingbirds, which no longer migrate during the winter. It is very important that if you start feeding hummers in the fall, you continue to feed them through…

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Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter

A sudden freeze or cold snap following a relatively mild November and December may damage even cold-hardy plants.  Here are some tips to help your plants will brave the low temperatures and mitigate root, foliage and flower damage.

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