A favorite look in many gardens is flagstone surrounded by a carpet of ground covers. Providing interesting textures and colors, the shortest of the short such as creeping thyme, Corsican mint, Irish and Scotch moss, and others cover the soil as they crawl over and furnish a cohesive element in the garden. These plants provide […]
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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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Old Roses, Companions And Pests
Many of the old garden roses (OGRs) we now grow in America came to us by way of Europe. During her brief tenure as Napoleon’s empress (1804-’09), Josephine of France collected more than 200 rose varieties, nearly all that were known in the Western world at that time. The gardens designed by Josephine at Malmaison […]
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All About the Mason Bee
Mason bees are wonderful pollinators that are native to most of North America. They have been doing a magnificent job of pollinating long before the colonists brought in the honeybees from overseas. The mason bee is not a hive-dwelling bee, therefore there is no queen. Simply, groups of males and females emerge in late winter […]
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Repurposing — A Recipe for Charming Containers Full of Plants
All it takes to repurpose something into a plant container is a little imagination, good drainage, a bit of soil and wonderful plants. Season with a dash of charm, a pinch of humor or an element of surprise — it’s a recipe for a charming display in the garden. A bit of humor is seen […]
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Get The Dirt — On Home Gardening
Plant Sales and Garden Tours Hopefully you’ve been getting in shape and building up stamina during the last few months, because May and June in the gardening world are packed with opportunities, activities and lots of time out in the garden. Be sure to check out all the local garden tours and plant sales. The […]
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Bainbridge in Bloom
On Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, Arts & Humanities Bainbridge will once again welcome the public into exquisite private landscapes at Bainbridge in Bloom. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live music throughout the tour, the six stunning gardens chosen for the 2015 Bloom are sure to inspire the gardener within […]
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Why Procrastination in the Garden Can Be a Good Thing
Procrastination. Generally a dirty word, and yet, it doesn’t always have to be. I have plenty of experience in the field, and have come to the conclusion that in gardening, procrastination can be a beautiful thing. Like the time I left a pile of weeds on the path because I’d much rather pull weeds in […]
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How to Create Tiny, Whimsical Gardens in Cracked Pots
Sooner or later, every gardener ends up with a few broken or cracked pottery, ceramic or clay pots. What’s a gardener to do? They’re often way too nice to throw away. My friend, Melissa Lawrence, shows us how to create beauty out of tragedy. And, if you’ve never broken a container, we’ll show you how […]
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Take Advantage of Local Clubs’ Plant Sales
Garden sales are a great way to stock up on new plants while also supporting the local garden clubs and other nonprofits. Here’s the plant sales we have been notified about for this year: April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friends of the Manchester Library Plant Sale Manchester Library • 8067 East Main […]