This small evergreen tree adds an exotic look to our Northwestern gardens with its large glossy leaves. This plant is a native to south-central China […] Read More
Author: Jeff Steenbergen
An evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean with a long winter blooming period that starts in November and can last until late spring. They produce […] Read More
These fast growing trees add a tropical look to our northwest gardens with their sweet smelling blooms at the end of summer. The flowers of […] Read More
The Rose of Sharon comes to life in late summer with a long lasting display of tropical looking flowers that last until fall. This late […] Read More
Many gardeners are surprised when they hear that we don’t have many late summer flowers blooming in this area. Blooming bushes and trees make up […] Read More
“A swarm in July ain’t worth a fly”… at least that’s what they say. In the Seattle area I would agree that swarms this time […] Read More
When thinking about July and plants that do well here, one of my bee favorites is Oregano and not just because I am Greek. Derived […] Read More
When thinking of bee plants it’s easy to forget that flowering trees or shrubs can also be great food sources. Once established trees and shrubs […] Read More
There is a shared love between gardeners and bees for poppies and they are a welcome sign that summer is just around the corner. Poppies […] Read More
The Northwest is a great place for bulbs to grow and they provide an excellent source of early spring pollen to help hives build up. […] Read More