Click on the link below to read this wonderful article about the interconnectedness of trees and the community they create for all of us: The Secret Life of Trees: The Astonishing Science of What Trees Feel and How They Communicate
“When I say, ‘Trees suckle their children,’ everyone knows immediately what I mean.” PETER WOHLLEBEN GORDON WELTERS FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES HÜMMEL, Germany — IN the deep stillness of a forest in winter, the sound of footsteps on a carpet of leaves died away. Peter Wohlleben had found what he was looking for: […]
Dear First Detectors and All, Attached please find the WPDN Fall 2015 News. The news covers: – The bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, the causal agent of Pierce’s disease in grapes, now found in pear in Oregon and in olive in Apulia, in southeastern Italy. The article discusses the various subspecies of the bacterium, their origin, and […]
Robin (class of 2015) put together a really nice list of references for a plant clinic client who is interested in planting as much native as possible on her 1 acre lot: It was nice talking to you, and welcome to the Marrowstone Community! Here are the references, websites, and contacts that I told you I’d […]
written by Jeretta W. The Master Gardener class of 2015 took on the project of the two rain gardens at the base of the large QFC parking lot. This park area was for public use with benches and picnic tables to sit and enjoy the serene area. The two gardens were being used as demonstration […]
written by Sarah F. A client brought in some rose leaves with a stippled look. We deduced that the problem on the roses was thrips. There is some debate about whether the word thrip is used both as singular and plural – what a strange language we use. Florida Extension web page nailed it by […]
Situation/Question: A Port Townsend resident moved into a house less than a year ago where the yard had been neglected, and noticed a lot of brown bracken fern. She pulled/dug it up. However this spring it is coming up all over the place and she wants to know more about it and the best way […]
Situation/Question posed to Jefferson County plant clinician: A resident of Port Townsend lives on a lot that apparently used to have horsetail but it had been diminished significantly. However, it has returned and is spreading. Over the past year or two she has researched and attempted to get rid of it to no […]
Written by Jill B. The following information was compiled for a client asking about salt tolerant planting: The link below is excellent and highlights native plants which have adapted to our region. They would be the most trouble free and adjust to the relative harsh conditions for many other plants. A bonus is that natives also bring […]
