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Ready to give up your lawn?
by Lora Hein originally featured in My Edmonds News. As warmer days and clearer skies arrive at last, many of us are itching to get outside. The ditty often attributed to Ogden Nash (but not his) springs to mind: “Spring is sprung, the grass is ris. I wonder where the birdies is.” L-R: Before…
Read MoreDunn Gardens
Past This history is excerpted from David Streatfield’s 2005 article in Pacific Horticulture. Compiled by Gil Joynt. Dunn Gardens is an unusual survivor of the turn-of-the-century custom of creating summer places” in the rural fringe of the city. Designed by The Olmsted Brothers, landscape architects of Brookline, Massachusetts, for Arthur Dunn in 1915, they now…
Read MoreSunnyside Nursery – Est. 1948 – Come Garden With Us!
Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, WA is truly a destination garden center in the Puget Sound region specializing in all things gardening and are open all year long. Sunnyside has become known for its free seminars, open to both new and experienced gardeners. We love our rustic chic nursery, which sits on 3.5 acres with plenty…
Read MoreFun with Winter Containers – Beyond Pansies and Cabbage
By Carol Miranda, Dunn Gardens Head Horticulturist As the grey skies of winter descend and the fall colors fade a steadfast gardener has one last resort before turning to the armchair and seed catalogs: the winter container. While it would be quite costly and a long cold slog to fill the garden beds with winter color,…
Read MoreEdmonds Spring Planting Preparation
Keep your blooms looking vibrant this summer with a few handy tips! No matter how big or small (think containers) your garden is, most flowering plants will benefit from some soil preparation and fertilizing. In the Pacific Northwest, where all our lovely rain can leach the soil of nutrients, it’s particularly important to make sure…
Read MoreWild Thing – Living with my Gunnera manicata
by Lisa Reddick It’s July. Today it’s raining. Not the best weather for us, but my Gunnera plant is having a great time. Unaware of the pandemic, the wet, warm spring and summer has served up the best days for my Gunnera to thrive. This year the leaves are bigger than ever, reaching almost 3…
Read MoreBeautiful Sasanqua Camellias- Winter Flowers in Edmonds
Beautiful Sasanqua Camellias- Winter Flowers in Edmonds Most gardeners find much beauty in the camellia family. The sasanqua camellias have a special place because they bloom when other trees and shrubs are finished blooming. From late October to the end of winter flower lovers will enjoy them. One of the first to bloom is sasanqua…
Read MoreGratitude for our Gardens!
Tis’ the season for list making, grocery shopping and garden care. Flurrying around seeing family, friends and spreading good cheer, the garden waits calling quietly for attention. This time of year, my reflections turn to what I am grateful for in my life. While outdoors in the garden, editing the environment without headphones or a…
Read MoreHandy tips to keep your blooms looking vibrant this summer!
No matter how big or small (think containers) your garden is, most flowering plants will benefit from some soil preparation and fertilizing. In the Pacific Northwest, where all our lovely rain can leach the soil of nutrients, it’s particularly important to make sure your plants have the right sustenance to keep them looking great. Spring…
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