Marie McKinsey
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
7 Things for Seattle Gardeners To Do in Winter
Yes, 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
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Marie McKinsey
- Jun 26, 2016
- 1 min
Tillandsias
Tillandsias are air plants, members of the Bromeliad family. They are native to Central and South America, the southern US and the Caribbean
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Marie McKinsey
- Jul 28, 2014
- 5 min
Meet the Family: The Mints
Updated 12/11/22 Originally posted 7/28/14 Here's a question for you, Outlander Gardeners: What do mint, rosemary, oregano, lemon...
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Marie McKinsey
- Jun 19, 2014
- 2 min
Bee Is for Borage
it 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
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Marie McKinsey
- Apr 16, 2012
- 1 min
Comely Camellias
Two types of camellias grow well in the Seattle area: Camellia japonica and its smaller, daintier cousin, Camellia sasanqua.
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Marie McKinsey
- Apr 15, 2012
- 1 min
Get to Know the Lily of the Valley Shrubs
Lily of the Valley Shrubs (Pieris japonica) are graceful, slow growing shrubs that are popular in the Seattle area, and for good reasons.
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Marie McKinsey
- Feb 2, 2012
- 2 min
Heavenly Hellebores
Hellebores add an exotic touch to the winter garden. Their elegant flowers begin to emerge in late January, and depending on the variety, wi
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Marie McKinsey
- Jul 26, 2011
- 1 min
Can 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
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Marie McKinsey
- May 23, 2011
- 2 min
Ceanothus
Ceanothus, also known as California wild lilac, is starting to bloom now in Seattle. Its striking, purple-blue flowers are shaped like tiny
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Marie McKinsey
- Oct 5, 2010
- 2 min
Strawberry Trees Forever
Is it a tree? Is it a shrub?
With the right cultivar selection and a little artful pruning, it can be either.
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Marie McKinsey
- Oct 4, 2010
- 2 min
Keeping Daphne Happy
In Greek mythology, the maiden, Daphne, had herself transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous attentions of the god, Apollo.
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