Thuja Pest Control
Today I tried something new in the garden for natural pest control. I’m trying to use the resources that are readily available to me, so I thought to start with Thuja plicata, or Western Red Cedar. It produces a strong aroma when crushed and I heard that it might have qualities that repel insects. I snipped a few new leaves from the trees in my … Continue reading Thuja Pest Control
Outdoor Space
Today at the 2018 Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle I saw beautiful spaces, drifts of flowering plants and gardens I would love to hang out in. The designers worked really hard planning and building these amazing outdoor spaces. This one in particular offered peace and tranquility to anyone walking by. It was designed by Redwood Builders and showcased some incredible bonsai trees and … Continue reading Outdoor Space
Aeonium
This plant is so easy to grow. Aeonium was not part of my plant palette until I started working at LWTech Horticulture where we propagate them by the hundreds. Cuttings root readily in dirt or in a jar of water. This is how I keep mine going over the winter. I currently have three rooted cuttings in water at my kitchen windowsill waiting to be … Continue reading Aeonium
Garlic from Father to Son
I just planted my garlic and I’m so happy to be part of its story. I got it from a friend who had it from his father who kept it from the grandfather who came to our country from Czechoslovakia traveling through Ellis Island around the turn of the century. This garlic has been around. It started in central Europe, was carried to Michigan and … Continue reading Garlic from Father to Son
Winter Containers
The best thing about gardening in the Pacific Northwest is our year-round climate. We don’t have to put our tools away for the winter, but instead can discover the many options available for color and texture during the cold season of the year. Here are a few of the containers I’ve put together for October through March. This year my favorite plant for the cooler … Continue reading Winter Containers
