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Fall is a busy time in the edible garden. Learn how to clean up, build up, and protect your garden for next season. You’ll also learn what to plant andRead more

Summer is winding down but that doesn’t mean your edible gardening has to be over.  Learn what seeds to sow now and how to use hoop houses to extend theRead more

Lisa’s class has moved to August 20. How do I get my tomatoes to ripen? What should I plant now for fall/winter harvest? What the heck is eating my plants?Read more

Starting your own indoor seeds is a great family project and an economical way to grow your own organic garden. Indoor seeds are usually started before winter is over, makingRead more

Few garden scents are as memorable as sweet peas! In cultivation since the 17th century, many of us remember them from childhood in our grandmother’s gardens, or in bouquets. ARead more

Produce from the grocery store travels an average of 1,500 miles between the farm to your plate. Growing food in your own backyard tastes better, benefits the planet, and isRead more

Armed with thousands of slimy teeth (radula), the voracious slugs of the Pacific Northwest can REALLY devour your plants, especially those tender veggie starts that you JUST planted! Molbak’s recommendsRead more

Earth Month is here and it’s a great time to learn and play in the garden! Inspire the stewards of tomorrow by creating positive, fun, sensory experiences outdoors. Every dayRead more

Looking like creatures from outer space or the depths of the ocean, Air Plants, (also called Tillandsia) are fun, low-maintenance plants to grow. They thrive in almost any bright spotRead more

Growing peppers in the Pacific Northwest is easy when you follow some basic guidelines. Tomatoes and peppers belong to the same heat-loving plant family. Both can grow and produce fruitRead more