Marie McKinseyDec 9, 20223 min read7 Things for Seattle Gardeners To Do in WinterYes, its rainy, windy and sometimes snowy. The ground is too soggy for digging. But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of satisfying gard
Marie McKinseyJun 25, 20161 min readTillandsias Tillandsias are air plants, members of the Bromeliad family. They are native to Central and South America, the southern US and the Caribbean
Marie McKinseyJul 28, 20146 min readMeet the Family: The MintsUpdated 12/11/22 Originally posted 7/28/14 Here's a question for you, Outlander Gardeners: What do mint, rosemary, oregano, lemon...
Marie McKinseyJun 18, 20142 min readBee Is for Borageit is likely that an 18th century herbalist would make a tea from the dried leaves as a remedy for depression or to relieve menopausal disco
Marie McKinseyApr 15, 20121 min readComely CamelliasTwo types of camellias grow well in the Seattle area: Camellia japonica and its smaller, daintier cousin, Camellia sasanqua.
Marie McKinseyApr 15, 20121 min readGet to Know the Lily of the Valley ShrubsLily of the Valley Shrubs (Pieris japonica) are graceful, slow growing shrubs that are popular in the Seattle area, and for good reasons.
Marie McKinseyFeb 2, 20122 min readHeavenly HelleboresHellebores add an exotic touch to the winter garden. Their elegant flowers begin to emerge in late January, and depending on the variety, wi
Marie McKinseyJul 26, 20111 min readCan You Grow Kiwi Fruit in Seattle? What you see above are newly set kiwi fruits I found growing near my house when I was out for my walk this morning. Here are some things
Marie McKinseyMay 22, 20112 min readCeanothusCeanothus, also known as California wild lilac, is starting to bloom now in Seattle. Its striking, purple-blue flowers are shaped like tiny
Marie McKinseyOct 4, 20102 min readStrawberry Trees ForeverIs it a tree? Is it a shrub? With the right cultivar selection and a little artful pruning, it can be either.
Marie McKinseyOct 3, 20102 min readKeeping Daphne HappyIn Greek mythology, the maiden, Daphne, had herself transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous attentions of the god, Apollo.