You might be surprised at just how many different flowering trees and shrubs are native to the Pacific Northwest. These plants will add beautiful blooms, color, and diversity to your yard. Even when they are not in their bloom period, they can provide gorgeous fall foliage. Some of them also grow edible berries. Why should […]
We live in a beautiful, green part of the country, so why not embrace the local environment. Imagine stepping into your backyard and hearing the sounds of Pacific Northwest birds, seeing the blooms on your flowering dogwood, and enjoying the shade of other native trees. And imagine having a healthier yard that contributes positively to […]
How are you going to celebrate America on the Fourth of July? While we’re sure that many of you will fire up the grill and take the kids to the pool, nature lovers will know that this holiday weekend could also be the perfect time to do a little gardening. And we aren’t just talking […]
Chances are you’ve never thought about the space around your home as a wildlife preserve that is indicative of your geographical location. While we used to allow our surroundings to grow naturally and take on the very essence of where we live, we gave that up decades ago as suburban landscapes took over the horizon. […]
Over the past century, our lives have changed in many ways. Go back in time to the late 1800s and about 90 out of every 100 Americans were farmers. Today, that number has shrunk to just 2 out of 100. Urban sprawl has created concrete jungles that have changed the way we use. In the […]