Gardening on the coast is unlike gardening anywhere else. Salty soil and air can cut into plants’ moisture supply and frustrate coastal gardeners. Our
The Dazzling Western Columbine
If you want to bring hummingbirds, butterflies, and a splash of bright color into your garden, then the plant we're going to be looking at today may
The Secret Lives of Slugs
I stared at him, blind hatred burning my eyes. Behind him (I thought it was a him) were the ragged remnants of my previously vibrant tomato plant, now
Pacific Northwest Native Americans and Salal
A few weeks ago, we posted about one of the most common and interesting plants in Ocean Shores. In case you missed it, you may read it here. As
Surprisingly Interesting Salal
“Discovery” of Salal After three years of exploring and filling journals with descriptions of new plants and animals and accounts of meeting
Washington’s State Flower: The Pacific Rhododendron
Rhododendrons, often referred to as “rhodies” are a common sight in gardens around the Pacific Northwest. As a whole, the genus Rhododendron contains