Opinion
Container math: Divide your roots to multiply your plants
By the month of November gardeners and gardening goals have moved indoors. Make this the winter you improve…
Marianne Binetti
Opinion
Still more gardening to do before winter
It’s the third week of September and there is still plenty to do before winter arrives with rainy…
Northwest
Fall is for hydrangeas
Don’t miss Windmill Gardens “Smart Gardening Ideas for Fall” at 10 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 14, Sat at…
Opinion
September is the ‘second spring,’ so get busy
Marianne Binetti will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Windmill Gardens in Sumner. Her topic will…
Life
This time of year, it’s all about the harvest
The fourth week of August is time to reset for the coming fall season in the garden. Garden…
Opinion
Oh deer! How to protect your garden from forest nibblers
August is one of the driest months in Western Washington and dry weather can attract deer to your…
Opinion
Don’t throw in the trowel, some suffering plants can be saved
Marianne Binetti will be speaking at the Auburn’s Farmers Market at noon Sunday, July 14. No charge.
Opinion
Get the garden ready for longer, hotter days
The longer days mean plants are having a growth spurt, so be sure to feed and water to…
Life
Gardeners love our veggie-friendly Western Washington climate
Here are the most incredible edibles to grow now.
Life
It is a busy time in the garden with planting
Near the end of April the nurseries will be overflowing with color. Bedding plants or annuals in bloom…
Life
How to be a backyard micro farmer
Do you have a small space? Perhaps just a balcony or patio as outdoor space?
Life
If nothing else, notice the blooming, beautiful world around you
This time of year, gardeners have a lot on the “do” list. Of course, there are just as…
Life
Spring gardening provides inspiration
The end of March may roar like a lion or meet April in showers of flowers but early…
Life
Spring color is on display
The fourth week of March is a time of explosive growth in Western Washington so take a moment…
Life
Unofficial spring has arrived, tips for planting seeds
The third week of March and spring is officially sprung so celebrate with a fresh pair of garden…
Life
Pull or smother shot weeds to save time
The second week of March is time to fertilize the lawn, plant perennials and hardy annuals like pansies,…
Life
Now is the time to venture outside, start planting
The end of February is time to dig in and get planting. This is the season to save…
Life
See Binetti host Container Wars daily at show
Time to take a trip around the world — just by making a trip to Seattle. This year…
Life
Readers are antsy to start planting, get out in the garden
The second week of February has some gardeners confused. Is it spring or winter? Can I mow the…