written by Jill B. You can post your responses under the comments section. Here are some of the responses we received from four different master gardeners: – Looks like a type of Bumble bee. They don’t usually nest in homes. They are typically ground dwellers. It takes quite a bit to get […]
written by Madame Parsley This rain garden was a cost share project with WSU, City of PT, 10,000 Rain Gardens, and Watershed Stewards . My part was some of the sweat, the plants at planting time and the ongoing maintenance. This rain garden take the excess water from our roof and the property. […]
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 […]
