As we begin the beautiful time of spring, winter is going, going GONE, Walking the neighborhood late in March, I say goodbye to many plants such as witch hazel, hellebores and heuchera. But the snow-covered mountains still peek from the clouds. Instead, I see blossoming plums bursting forth. Star magnolias, red currant, early camellias, daffodils and…
Here’s the latest quarterly column, “Gardening through the Seasons,” by Edmonds Master Gardener Barbara Chase. When the snow arrived right before Christmas, we knew winter was here. It seemed such a short time since the Japanese maples were showing off their bright fall color. Then it happened. The temperature plunged and heavy patches of snow…
Here’s the latest quarterly column, “Gardening through the Seasons,” by Edmonds Master Gardener Barbara Chase. Our cold winter and slow start of summer has made gardeners appreciate the plants that still produce colorful flowers as we head to fall. Plants such as dahlias, fuchsias, native goldenrod (solidago) , amaryllis (“Naked Lady”), even some hydrangeas continue…
Here’s the latest quarterly column, “Gardening through the Seasons,” by Edmonds Master Gardener Barbara Chase. With the winter and spring of 2022 still on our mind, is it any wonder gardeners are unsure what summer 2022 will bring us? A walk in the neighborhood showed me that the rabbits and raccoons thrived in our weather….
We welcome a new quarterly column, “Gardening through the Seasons,” by Edmonds Master Gardener Barbara Chase. It is good to put February rain and gloom behind us and prepare for spring. March has come and we are starting to experience the natural beauty which makes the Northwest a gardening paradise. I love the seasonal changes,…
