Category Archives: Drainage

Ornamental And Edible Oreganos

Mediterranean Kitchen & Garden Delights Edible or ornamental, perennial oreganos are among my favorite easy-going border edgers. Deer and disease resistant, their long lasting flowers are always lovely and sometimes fabulous, even (or especially) in their dried stage, making them … Continue reading

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Good Soil Combos For Containers

Cold Snaps And Snap Peas Thanks to my resident herd of deer, most of my edible plants live in large containers on my deck, some 20 feet above the ground. Since this is The Year Of Power Washing, all my … Continue reading

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Growing Spectacular Strawberries in Containers

  Splendid Strawberries For Every Garden Strawberries are among America’s favorite fruits, appearing in everything from salad dressings and cereals to toothpaste and lip balm. Since strawberries rank first on the list of foods that retain significantly high levels of … Continue reading

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Winter Rains Bring Soggy Lawns

Time To Make Your Rain Garden? Last week, snow and high winds kept most of us home, snug indoors while nature ran wild outside. Here on Bainbridge Island, we had over six inches of snow, layered with ice, making for … Continue reading

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