Dragonfly Farms Nursery Tour Written by Frances L. At Kingston Crossing turn left from WA 104 onto Hansville Road NE. Drive 4.8 miles and watch with eagle eyes for the sign and the not-so-bright blue mailbox on the left. Then travel a short distance up a shady, narrow driveway, and you […]
It isn’t every day we get the chance to walk through our neighbors yards. So, on Sunday, June 29th, enjoy the day by strolling through some of the famous Bainbridge Island gardens created by our not too distant neighbors. Here is some more information: www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays/open-days-schedule/openday/895-bainbridge-island-area-open-day ([hits])
Remembering Sharon Commander, Master Gardener, Extraordinary Compiled by Shirley W. with comments from Susan M., Joan W., Valerie P., Janet M., and Mark C. On May 23, we lost a Master Gardener, Sharon, one of the strongest advocates of the Master Gardener program and the State and Jefferson County Foundation. She was quoted in a […]
Do you want to help the bees in your garden and everywhere? Join with gardeners around the country who are planting Lemon Queen sunflowers in the name of research. Choose seeds not treated with the pesticide neonicotinoid which has been linked to honey bee colony collapse disorder. Then, count the bees that are attracted to this […]
written by Jill B. Kris led our group of about 20 through her extensive gardens. Shandy and Batman (dogs interested in botany) also accompanied the group. The pictures show the different areas of her landscape and briefly describe what each area is. Of course, nothing beats seeing her place in person. Kris is always adding […]
Written by Jill B. The 2014 MG plant sale was simply amazing! Beautiful plants, lots of customers, and so well organized…all because of our fearless leader, Roger, and his group of loyal plant sale volunteers. A few pictures attached (many valuable volunteers not pictured). Thanks to EVERYONE who took time out to dig up plants, nurture plants […]
It really is possible to grow tomatoes in our cool northwest maritime climate, and Dick Schneider of RainCoast Farms wants to share a few ideas on how. Since 2006, Dick has grown over 400 varieties of tomatoes at his non-profit research farm right here in Port Townsend, generously donating hundreds of pounds of sweet, […]
Betty P. made these delicious little bites for our May 8th meeting. They are simply yummy. Give them a try! Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans How to […]
Written by Madame Parsley Scenes from my rockery: Beverly Nichols, the British garden writer who wrote Down the Garden Path and many other titles, calls people who enjoy alpines and rockeries ” shrinkers.”I am in this category of gardeners. I love small plants. Can you name these plants? Send us your […]
Written by Sarah F. Here is a story of one of the more interesting plant clinic challenges recently: The problem and sample came into plant clinic on turf – it was an excellent sample with roots and soil attached. There were big 10/12′ x 10/12′ patches of green slime looking like very soft lime jello […]
