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Hidden in the heart of Gainesville lies a geological marvel that defies everything you thought you knew about Florida’s landscape – Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, where visitors can descend ...
Hidden in the heart of Gainesville lies a geological marvel that defies everything you thought you knew about Florida’s landscape – Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, where a massive sinkhole ...
I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...
Tip: Organic gardeners should consider using alfalfa pellets (often sold as rabbit food at farm stores) mixed with compost ...
There are several mini-forests in the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Tacoma and beyond. On the Yakima Nation, a mini-forest in the shape of a medicine wheel contains native plants traditionally ...
Nettles have other uses, too, beyond just food – they were also valued for centuries as a source of twine. The inner fibers of nettle stems were dried and wound into strong waterproof cordage that was ...
It's no easy task, but it can be done. Here's what to know about running bamboo plants, plus some native alternatives.
Tacoma, Washington, a smokestack leached toxic lead into the water and air. Living nearby: three men who would become some of ...
Coral bells are much better grown as container plants and they don’t just survive the vagaries of container culture. They thrive in it. Here's why.
Marianne Binetti with tips for thriving Pacific Northwest gardens. Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI ...