By Steve Smith Ornamental grasses are an interesting class of perennials. They have some unique qualities that make them an essential part of my borders.… Continue reading
Last week I mentioned that August was a good time to plant all sorts of plants, but I failed to mention vegetables. It might seem… Continue reading
August can be a surprisingly busy month in the garden. Here are five timely chores, if attended to this month, that will improve the look… Continue reading
MARYSVILLE – It’s just what historic Third Street needed. The new 5 Rights Brewing Co. is a place to hang out after going to the… Continue reading
By Steve Smith An article in the September edition of my wife’s “The English Garden” magazine is about the glories of the perennial Echinacea, or… Continue reading
By Steve Smith It is hard for me to focus on one variety of plant this time of year. There are so many fabulous summer… Continue reading
By Steve Smith If you are looking for a perennial that will bloom from June until frost, will tolerate full sun or part shade, comes… Continue reading
MARYSVILLE – Some people nowadays like to get facelifts when they turn 50. Well, so did Don’s Restaurant downtown on 4th Street. Actually, it was… Continue reading
By Steve Smith There is a certain fact that Northwest gardeners are going to have to start embracing: our summers are getting longer and drier… Continue reading
By Steve Smith I couldn’t help but notice the other day while driving around town that lavender was coming into bloom. That got me thinking… Continue reading
MARYSVILLE – Vector Development Co. of Kirkland Monday announced its MI-5 Business Park, located at 4000 156th St. NE, is a $32 million facility with… Continue reading
MARYSVILLE – Bristol Alliance of Companies General Manager Tom Eldsmoe was presented with a Patriot Award recently at his office in recognition of overall support… Continue reading
When we think of gardening, May comes to mind. But June is when I really get to play in my yard; for all sorts of… Continue reading
I don’t think that I am alone when I say that I am drawn to plants with foliage that is anything other than green. This… Continue reading
By Steve Smith Every year I try to move my customers a little farther out of their comfort zones to experiment with some plants that… Continue reading
Out of all the different types of vines that I have sold over the years, wisteria is by far the queen of them all. It… Continue reading
After the wettest March on record and a very cold and soggy April it is time to get caught up in the garden. Veggies: I… Continue reading
MARYSVILLE – Ross Black, owner of Simple Box Storage in Marysville and seven other Northwest locations, recently was named Washington’s 2019 Small Business Person of… Continue reading
By Todd Fahlman Prospective home buyers and home sellers often want to get pricing information for properties without having to always rely on a real… Continue reading
Late April and early May in the Northwest are high season for all kinds of lilacs. They are coming into full bloom and their heavenly… Continue reading
