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JUNE GARDEN PRO-TIPS
Ready to make your garden stand out this summer? We've got essential pro-tips just for you. From succession planting beans, carrots, and beets, to transplanting tomato and pepper starts, here's how to keep your garden productive all season long. Check out our tips and discover how to achieve a bountiful garden in the Pacific Northwest!
No Waste PNW
Explore the benefits of turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and learn how embracing sustainable practices can create a thriving, self-sufficient ecosystem in your backyard. Join us as we explore a permaculture principle and start your journey toward a waste-free lifestyle today!
Moon Thyme
✨ Want to unlock the magic of moon gardening this June? 🌙🌱 Learn how the first quarter moon in Gemini can boost your thyme (and your whole garden!) to new heights. 🌟✨ Dig into our latest blog post for tips and cosmic insights that'll have your garden thriving! 🌿
June Garden Guide
June is the perfect month for planting a wide variety of vegetables and flowers, and our comprehensive guide is here to help you make the most of it. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have the tips and tricks you need to sow success and enjoy a plentiful harvest. Learn which plants to sow now and how to keep your garden going all season long!
Use & Value
Permaculture, a design system that mimics natural ecosystems, encourages us to work with, rather than against, nature. The fifth principle emphasizes the utilization of renewable resources and services abundantly provided by the natural world. In the PNW, where biodiversity thrives and ecosystems flourish, harnessing these resources can lead to resilient and sustainable gardening practices.
Pro-Tips for May
April Showers Bring May Garden Powers! 🌱✨
The springtime breeze fills the air with promise and the days grow longer in the Pacific Northwest. Let's break down each essential task for this month, ensuring your garden thrives in the unique conditions of our region.
Embracing Earthy Energies
As we embrace Taurus season and harness the energy of the last quarter moon, we're reminded of the inherent connection between ourselves, the earth, and the cycles of nature. We'll explore how aligning with Taurus' earthy energies and harnessing the power of the last quarter moon can enhance our gardening practices in the Pacific Northwest.
May Garden Guide
As April showers fade away, May heralds the arrival of warmer days and longer sunshine hours in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). 🌧️🌷 With the soil warming up and the threat of frost waning, it's the perfect opportunity to sow a diverse array of crops, from vibrant vegetables and herbs to enchanting flowers. Here's your detailed gardening guide for May in the PNW: 📅🌱
April Garden Guide
As the days lengthen and the weather warms here in the PNW, our gardens beckon us with promises of fresh harvests and colorful blooms. Here’s your guide to making the most of your garden this April, complete with what to sow outdoors, and indoors, with some additional flower inspirations.
RosemAries
How we can harness the Aries energy and incorporate Rosemary into our gardening practices.
Applying and Accepting
In the lush and diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, the principles of permaculture resonate deeply, offering a roadmap for sustainable living in harmony with nature.
Hügelkultur Pro-Tip
Hügelkultur beds offer a bounty of benefits that resonate deeply with the ethos of sustainability and environmental stewardship cherished in the PNW.
March Garden Guide
March is a bustling month in the garden, teeming with tasks that set the stage for a bountiful season ahead. 🥕🍅🌱 From sowing outdoors to tending to seedlings indoors, there's a whirlwind of activity waiting to unfold.
Pisces Witch
As the celestial dance continues its mesmerizing rhythm, March unveils a celestial spectacle with the new moon gracefully entering Pisces on the 10th. 🌑✨
Thriving in the PNW
In this month's edition of "Tip of the Month," we'll explore essential gardening activities for PNW enthusiasts, along with some valuable insights from leaf mold.
Unlocking Abundance
It's not just about reaping rewards from the land; it's about fostering a relationship with nature that nurtures both the environment and the community.
February Gardening Guide: What to Plant and Harvest
🧄🌱 While it may still feel wintry in some regions, there are plenty of opportunities to get your hands in the soil and start planting. 🌿🧅