Aphids: Natural Pest Management

closeup of a green aphid

Aphids are one of those ubiquitous pests that every gardener has to contend with. A handful of aphids won’t cause much damage, but their lightning-fast reproduction rates and tendency to gather can make them a cause for concern.  But don’t reach for harsh pesticides yet!  The good news is that there are lots of beneficial…

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The Rhododendrons of Chimacum Woods: Grower Feature

Chimacum woods rhododendrons starts

Perhaps no other shrub is as ubiquitous to the northwest landscape as rhododendrons. They have been planted for decades in our yards, with some of them growing into small trees. And while the vast majority are hybridized varieties, gardeners have come to appreciate species rhododendrons, many of which have come from the mountains throughout Asia,…

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Hot Weather, Cool Veggies

radishes growing in a row

Learn about the basics of summer planting for fall and winter harvest, as well as vegetables to plant as late as September for harvest the following spring.

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