Tag: gardening

Artwork for this year’s poster “Sunshine Poppies” by Peggy Judd
Gig Harbor Garden Tour

Gardens — An Invitation to Happiness

Perhaps one of the best joys of gardening is when a gardener finds that new struggling little sprout that’s choking under too many weeds and she frees it — and within a day, it’s growing straight, reaching into new summer sun. Little joys … read more

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Attract Backyard Birds with the Right Seeds

While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine-feathered friends to your feeders. Consider these popular … read more

(Photo courtesy Jeannie Kay O’Reilly)

Jeannie Kay O’Reilly’s Indianola Secret

In the fall of 2021, Jeannie Kay O’Reilly was seeking a place of renewal. She found the perfect location in Indianola, but the lot was mostly lawn. While there was a terrific view of Miller Bay, the longed-for flowers and planted garden beds … read more

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Celosia

Top 10 Annual Seeds to Sow This Spring to Make Your Garden and Containers Flowery

Do you want to make your garden or container plantings really flowery this year? If so, try adding some easy-to-grow annual seeds to your spring shopping list. Annuals are plants that complete their whole lifecycle in one growing season. You can either plant … read more

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Dinnerplate dahlias, like this Berry Spritz collection, can grow up to 10 inches across on 4- to 5-foot-tall plants.

Dahlia Combinations for Gardens and Bouquets

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden. Consider … read more

Vista Gardens

Enjoying Vista Gardens All Year Round

West Sound has three world-class gardens open to the public all year round. The smallest, Vista Gardens, at 4.5 acres, is tucked in against a hillside on 31st Street in East Bremerton. Perhaps 4.5 acres sounds small but this garden is home to … read more

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A shade garden with hostas, Solomon seal and coleus grown in pots. (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com)

Creating and Caring for Shade Gardens

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants than you may think that will thrive in low light. Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season and … read more

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Pothos

Best Indoor Plants for Purifying the Air

House plants are a great way to bring the outdoors into the comfort and warmth of your home through all seasons. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, this beautiful range of plants often comes with a number of benefits to our physical and … read more

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Sorghum

How to Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Growing Grains

Are your gardening efforts limited to flowers, grass, fruits and vegetables? Grains are another exciting plant to cultivate. Knowing which grains to grow in the garden can reward your efforts with a successful, verdant crop. The trick is knowing what mistakes to avoid … read more

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