We have been enjoying blooming roses for many weeks now and June is the time to celebrate our national flower: Cut some and give them to a friend. It is also the time of year when some rose foliage can begin to show signs of the three main fungal diseases: black spot, powdery mildew and […]
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Many interesting and delightful gardens abound in our area — how fun to glimpse into a gardener’s back yard (or even front yard). Enjoy gardens from Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Central Kitsap, and the North end of Kitsap including Bainbridge Island. These articles are only a sample of what we have in West Sound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version today to see all of what we have to offer!
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Get The Dirt — On Home Gardening
May and June are perfect months to get out into the garden. It’s not too hot and not too cold, and just right for gardening. Pruning, Mulching and Cleaning Up If you planted tulip and daffodil bulbs last winter, be sure to let the foliage of these beauties turn brown and die back. That nourishes […]
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How to Choose Binoculars
It is time to get out there and enjoy the wildlife in your own backyard — or take your new binoculars and spotting scopes to an area park and view the wonders of birds and other critters in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When looking for new binoculars or a spotting scope, plan on spending an […]
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10 Tips for ‘Greening’ Your Gardening Habits
Spring is a great time of the year to spruce up your gardening habits. From cutting down on the trash generated by gardening, to gardening in a way that reduces the amount of household items you need to buy, there are ideas for every shade of green thumb. Here are 10 tip to help you […]
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Bainbridge In Bloom Pays Musical Tribute to the Finest Island Gardens
Sights, scents and mellifluous sounds will abound at this year’s Bainbridge In Bloom Garden Tour on June 4 and 5, as Arts & Humanities Bainbridge pays “A Musical Tribute to Gardens.” Now in its 28th year, this premiere annual event will showcase five island gardens inspired by settings in France, Japan and other beautiful locales. […]
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Gretchen Lee’s Garden of Graces
The garden of Gretchen Lee is filled with delights for the senses. It exudes peacefulness in many areas but also includes raucous, gleeful rampages of colorful plants in others. She has created garden rooms throughout the landscaping surrounding her home in Hansville. When Lee and her husband, Bill, purchased their home and moved in during […]
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Aquatic Plants For Your Water Gardens
Water gardening provides one more way for gardeners to add plants to their environment. Selecting these aquatic plants requires the same thoughts and elements as regular garden plants. How much light will the plant receive? “The sunnier the spot, the better” is a good rule to follow, but there are aquatics suitable for shade and […]
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A Gardener’s Take on Dr. Seuss
Welcome to the Dr. Seuss-inspired garden of Ron Gillespie. “When I think of Dr. Seuss, I think of fluffy things, and I think of tall things that stick out, and weird-shaped branches,” Gillespie says. Gillespie, a retired history teacher and school administrator, is a native of Bremerton. His father was a music director in the […]
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Enjoying a Year-Round Edible Landscape
The garden is changing every day this time of year. Plants respond quickly to warming temperatures, the soil is still moist from frequent spring showers. The chores pile up quickly, tugging at us from every garden corner and flowerbed. At times like these, I am very thankful for all the tasks that were taken care […]