Planting bulbs is easy and fun, no expertise needed. Plant the pointy end up. That’s about all you need to know. It’s easy to spot the pointy end of a tulip; tougher with a crocus. But in most cases, even if you don’t get it right, the flower bulb will still find its way topside. […]
Along the Coast Replace early summer veggies with fall crops of broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. You can also plant salad fixings, like lettuce, beets, spinach, and radishes. Replace spent annuals with new ones. Give the garden a fresh look by trying something new. Choose larger plants to create a strong show from now until frost. […]
A Garden in Four Seasons: The Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Gardens at the Hiram M. Chittendon Locks By Leslee Jaquette Each year 70,000 boats “lock through” the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard, Washington. Built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, this popular Seattle […]
