Having your last child leave home is a bittersweet moment. It’s exciting to see them heading off on their own, but now you need to get used to a lifestyle that no longer includes them. As you become an empty nester, you may be wondering what changes you may want to make and what you […]
Caption: Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle’s largest downtown green space and is just one mile north of the Seattle Art Museum. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial Day are up 122% over last year. With the […]
Caption: Korean Spice viburnum adds beauty and fragrance to the landscape. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Spring flowering bulbs and perennials are filling our landscapes with color. As your gardens come alive this spring, start making notes on needed improvements and provide some early season color and nectar for the […]
Caption: A garden of hostas beneath a Burr Oak tree. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Celebrate National Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, by planting new trees and caring for established ones in your landscape and community. This special holiday was first celebrated in 1872. Arbor Day celebrations continue […]
Caption: Raised beds provide gardeners the opportunity to overcome poor soil, resulting in more productive gardens. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com By Melinda Myers Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix. They also make gardening more comfortable thanks […]
Caption: Delizz® is a day-neutral strawberry that was the first ever strawberry to be selected as an All-America Selections Winner. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers As you plan this year’s garden, be sure to include some strawberries. They are low in calories, high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and provide seasonal […]
Caption: Use open containers like glass vases for drought tolerant plants that prefer lower humidity and drier soil. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Create a garden under glass to enjoy or give as a gift to new, experienced, and even reluctant gardeners. This self-contained system makes it easy to be a successful […]
Caption: The branches of ‘Flowering Quince’ add color and beauty to the indoors. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Many gardeners are busy pruning shrubs to remove winter damage, control the size, or provide a bit of shaping before the season is well under way. Save some of the branches or cut […]
Caption: Winter sowing allows gardeners to start transplants from seeds outdoors by repurposing milk jugs or two-liter soda bottles. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or […]
Caption: Plant protection tents protect plants frosm cold and wind, animals, and insect pests. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company/gardeners.com by Melinda Myers Boost this year’s harvest and reduce pest problems with less effort, while being kind to the environment. Employ row covers, chicken wire cloches and crop cages to prevent damage without […]
