elliejandersonJun 14, 20221 min readPlanting BasilIt's so cold here I'm still wearing my fleece!! The last couple of years I've had trouble getting basil seeds to germinate in the garden....
elliejandersonDec 15, 20211 min readBlack Spot on RosesHere in the Pacific Northwest we have a lot of trouble with blackspot on roses. I've learned that it's important to pay attention to the...
elliejandersonJun 1, 20211 min readDeer and MosquitosYesterday, a pair of beautiful deer munched on our neighbor's roses until we chased them off. That got me to thinking. Last year for the...
elliejandersonMay 1, 20211 min readCovid BlessingLast year in the middle of Covid I thought I wouldn't be able to plant vegetables as the chicken manure I usually use was not available. ...
elliejandersonJan 28, 20201 min readWinter Rose CareIf you haven't taken care of your roses yet, do it before the end of this month. I like to cut the canes back so they don't get damaged...
elliejandersonDec 5, 20191 min readA Gardener's Notes It's December in the great northwest. And yes, it's dreary and cold. If you don't feel like going outside, you can still do things for...