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Are you ready to embark on a flavorful journey in your garden? Garlic, with its distinctive aroma and taste, is a staple in many kitchens and a delightful addition to any garden. We are about to receive a shipment of garlic bulbs, so you’re in luck! In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the […]

I enjoy growing my own veggies, but it certainly isn’t because it is cost effective!  The real reason we labor in our veggie gardens is because: (1) the crops we harvest are so much more flavorful…

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/ This is Tadpole Haven’s 25th year in business! How time flies when you are having fun. I haven’t thought about that milestone much, but last week Brian and I visited Chimacum Woods, a nursery on the west side of Hood Canal near Port Ludlow. It was a fun excursion to celebrate our 3rd wedding […]

I now understand why many visitors say they prefer the Hampton Court Flower Festival over the Chelsea Flower Show: it seems more familiar, more attainable, more like a community event than a Grand Show. Yet it still offers an abundance of gardening ideas, shopping opportunities, and unlike Chelsea includes a number of educational workshops and…

Lavender, with its captivating fragrance and myriad uses, has long been a cherished herb in the world of gardening and herbalism. In this guide, we’ll explore the art of crafting lavender wands – elegant creations that not only showcase the beauty of lavender but also add a touch of nature’s charm to your surroundings. Bella, […]

There should be no question in anyone’s mind that September is a month of change in the garden, where the jubilant floral displays of summer give way to tired, gone-to-seed perennials and parched foliage starting to show us glimmers of fall colors.  Even with…

By Nancy Penrose As the summer warmth begins to wane and the leaves start to turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow, it’s a clear sign that fall is arriving. While fall might bring to mind images of pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, it’s also a crucial time to pay attention to the […]

Well, do you? It is nearing the end of summer and as the floral displays from perennials start to fade in your landscape, this is the moment of stardom for dahlias. They cherish these hot dry summer days (given they have had adequate watering) and burst forth with a encore of ‘fall out of your chair’ bloomerific […]