Winter Flowering Shrubs
Winters need not be flowerless! Here are a few shrubs that offer flowers during the winter season. Camellia Camellias may...
Winter Rose Care
Although major rose pruning is not done until late February into early March, there are a few things you can...
‘Morning Light’ Maiden Grass
Ornamental grasses have become very popular and for good reason. They are easy and carefree, they grow fast and, if...
Gardening Activities for December
It is getting colder outside although as of Thanksgiving, we still have not had a major frost. The temperatures and...
Pineapple Sage
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) is a late-blooming annual (or tender perennial) that takes its sweet time about blooming. In fact,...
Strawberry Tree
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is a small evergreen tree with many desirable qualities. It is sometimes described as a shrub...
Planting Fall Bulbs
Now is the time to begin planting spring bulbs for bloom next spring. Bulbs like daffodils, tulips, etc. (see the...
Stewartia
Stewartia psuedocamellia is one of the loveliest trees for the Pacific Northwest and one of the very best for fall...
Gardening Activities for October
Goldenrod (Solidago)October is a great time in the garden. Now is the time for garden clean-up, getting new plants in...