In early 2024, the gardening world was rocked—not by the kind of snails that munch your lettuce, but by a viral sensation: the "Seed Snail." Unlike its slow-moving namesakes, this gardening hack raced ...

Seed starters are a great way to germinate seeds, cultivate healthy root systems, and extend the growing season. Here is a cheap, simple way to make your own. Gardening educator and consultant Compost ...

The last weekend of February, I made my annual pilgrimage to the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival in downtown Seattle. Traveling over Snoqualmie Pass was uneventful courtesy of our dry winter and ...

As you might imagine, I grew up with more than a few adults greeting me with, “Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” followed by a big smile or, more often, laughter. It was ...

Gardening tips can be like old wives' tales, with rumors of all sorts of random things that may actually be miraculous for ...