Presented by Erin Harwood and Eloyce O’Connor Co-Owners of Garden Delights Herb Farm “Want an herb garden but don’t have a lot of room? Herbs can be great additions to any landscape, even an apartment balcony. We will share ideas on getting herbs into small spaces using a variety of containers or a current landscape. … Continue reading
Its back! The annual “ART IN THE GARDEN” event is happening next Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 10am-4pm! Gardening and art. Free parking and entry! 25+ artists selling their creations all in the lovely venue of the 10 gardens! Map to the artists’ location, below! MORE INFO on this Naturescaping event can be found below: … Continue reading
Douglas W. Tallamy, an eminent professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, explains how adding native plants in our yards can bring back nature. He explains the connections between plants, insects and the creatures that thrive upon them create strong interconnected ecosystems. By landscaping with native plants in … Continue reading
Spend Sunday in the “Wildlife Botanical Gardens” enjoying 20+ artists and their “wares” displayed throughout the 10 different themed gardens across 2 1/2 acres. It is the annual “Art in the Garden” event! When: July 14, Sunday, 10am-4pm. Where: 11000 NE 149th St , Brush Prairie, Washington. (North of Vancouver) Live music, local artist booths, … Continue reading
Brandon Burger, Backyard Bird Shop, provides an introduction to identifying some of the more common birds in our area by their unique songs. Once you learn two or three by ear, you can learn how to identify unique patterns and mnemonics to learn even more! At the CASEE center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, … Continue reading
The plant information tags at nurseries, list the size of trees and shrubs at 10 years old. To insure you allow healthy space in your garden, do further research to find the actual size at maturity. Plants in the Pacific Northwest may grow 15 to 20% larger than other areas! For instance, the Western Sword … Continue reading
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