Written by Sylvia Briggs-Bauer Once I planted the seed of an apple I thought tasted delicious. My thinking was that it would grow to produce more delicious apples. Even when my parents informed me that store-bought apples seeds didn’t usually produce fruits, stubbornly I continued my mission, thinking I would at least create a cool…
Written by Sylvia Briggs-Bauer As you are most likely familiar, the USDA organizes different climates for growing plants in the United States as zones. Areas are color coded on a map from 1A – coldest temperatures- to 13B – warmest temperatures. You can easily search up a map of these zones online if you are…
Written by Sylvia Briggs-Bauer A rule of thumb for potted plants is if a plant is rated two zones lower than the zone you live in, it is most likely to survive the winter outside in a pot – for example trees and shrubs. However, it is better to be safe than sorry, especially if…
Written by Sylvia Briggs-Bauer When in doubt, just cover your garden with dry leaves or mulch! Bulbs (for example tulips) can be dug up from pots and moved to garden soil, or stored inside to dry and be planted in the spring. You will discover that in some years you will dig up many more…
Seamus O’Brien “Kilmacurragh: The Evolution of an 18th Century Irish Garden and its Spectacular Meadows” Tuesday April 29, 2025Whatcom Museum • 121 Prospect Street7:30pm • Doors open at 7Tickets: $10 Members • $15 GeneralGet your tickets online here (ticket sales will open soon) or at the lecture. We are exceptionally excited to welcome you to…
Get ready to be inspired with this combination slideshow and demonstration planting of a spectacular winter container presented by Cindy Funes, an award-winning container garden designer. (This container is the evening’s raffle!). Cindy’s winter designs focus on texture and color, and the pots are underplanted with spring blooming bulbs to add further interest and additional pops of color later, while the rest of the landscape still remains quiet.
Written by Sylvia Briggs-Bauer A lawn has many purposes. It’s soft and comfortable to lie on, it stays healthy when it’s stepped on, and it is perfect for picnics and cartwheels and year-round fun. When considered from an environmental perspective…well…its better than dirt! I am here to tell you, however, that there is an even…
The city selected the topic “Natural Yard Care” to educate residents about the value of natural yard care techniques that protect our water quality as part of their 2019-2024 NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit process. They then narrowed their scope to managing weeds naturally. They began by developing and promoting the “Manage Weeds…
In this lecture, you’ll see photographs from gardens on four continents and an amazing array of different plants, styles, and designs. Ground covers offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options with a variety of colors, textures, and forms. Gary’s book, The Complete Book of Ground Covers will be available to purchase at the lecture.
We’re back with one of our favorite member events – making your own arrangement! We’ll have a similar set up as before with many, many thanks to the Lutheran Church in Happy Valley for providing a place. Pre-register and pay online asap as seating is limited, and we need to know the amount of flowers to purchase.