“After battling them all summer you might be tempted to give up and let slugs and snails win. Don’t do it! Continue applying slug bait (Corry’s® or Sluggo®) until temperatures fall to about 35F. This will reduce the population that can damage your garden before you start battling them next spring.” – Ray, Plant Care […]

I recently came across an article in my wife’s The English Garden magazine (September 2023 edition) in which the author was regaling the many attributes of one of my favorite perennials, Persicaria amplexicaulis, or Fleece Flower as it is known more commonly.  Turns out that…

The season is changing. Fall is in the air, and nighttime temperatures are cooler. Here are some things you may want to do in your landscape in September. Keep watering until it rains We have not seen much rain yet this month, with little or no rain predicted in the next week, and daytime temperatures […]

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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, […]