Home and Garden
Yellow Cucumbers
By Peter Punzi
Q. Why won’t my cucumbers turn green. I have huge yellow cucumbers. Are they edible? thank you, Kathy M., Illinois A. There are two possibilities here. If they start out green and then turn yellow you waited too long to harvest … Continue reading
Grants … Gardening, Conservation, Beautification and Education
The Tacoma Garden Club (TGC) is currently accepting grant applications for projects that stimulate a love of gardening, protect the quality of the environment, encourage civic beautification and/or promote educational/scientific activities. Continue Reading
Fresh Finds at the Steilacoom Farmers’ Market for August 22, 2012
With so many tomatoes, not to mention peppers, onions, and cilantro at the market, it is surely Salsa time! Come pick up the ingredients to complete your favorite recipe, or stop by the Information booth at the market and pick up a copy of some salsa recipes submitted by a few of our market facebook fans. Either way you should be able to find all you need to mix up this favorite snack! Continue Reading
Mulching with Weeds
By Peter Punzi
Q. Your web site is very informative and inspiring. I try to follow your advice as much as I can. We had good year so far..specially in green house..lots of cabbage, cauliflower, salad, lots of peas and lots of tomatoes … Continue reading
Learn to prune fruit trees on July 28
Want to learn proper, corrective pruning skills and be well equipped to care for your fruit trees this season? Join the Pierce County Gleaning Project and Master Gardener and Arborist, Pamela Draper for a hands-on workshop, Saturday, July 28th at Ft. Steilacoom Park. The workshop will be conducted at the apple orchard along Angle Lane, just past the maintenance shop. Bring your pruning tools if you have them and wear a hat, gloves, and protective eye wear. Some tools will be available at the workshop. This event will be held rain or shine. The Clover Park Kiwanis Club will harvest the apples along Angle Lane and donate the apples to the Lakewood FISH Food Bank.
Fresh Finds at the Steilacoom Farmers’ Market for July 25, 2012
Corn, tomatoes, peaches…need I say more? Yet there is more! And all of it can be found at the market this week! If the absolutely incredible selection of fresh fruits and vegetable doesn’t entice you, then perhaps the kettle corn or handcrafted toffee will. Either way, the Steilacoom Farmers’ Market is the place to be on Wednesday. Pick up your favorite treat, and head to the free concert in the park at 6:30 pm. The 133rd Army Dixie Land and Big Band will be performing in Pioneer Park. The market is located on the corner of Lafayette and Wilkes, and is open from 3-7pm. See you at the market!
Rhododendron Yellowing Redux
By Peter Punzi
Q. I have 2 rhodies that both have leaves that are looking chlorotic with leaves that are yellowing between the veins. I have fertilized like I should, I have bark mulch on them and they still dont have the dark … Continue reading
University Place Home and Garden Tour 2012 is on June 10
The University Place Historical Society announces its 2012 Home and Garden Tour to be held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00 with proceeds to benefit the preservation of the history of University Place.
Horticulture Guy: Soil test
By Peter Punzi
Q. I tested the soil at my Azalea: pH-7.0 Nitrogen- Low, no # given Phos- High, no # Pot- Medium, no # Coffee Grounds suggested for pH and Nitro. correction. What who you suggest to correct ALL issues or where … Continue reading
PEO Chapter FJ sponsors May 19 Plant and Craft Sale Fundraiser
A first-time Plant and Craft Fundraiser will be sponsored by PEO Chapter FJ on Saturday, May 19. PEO is an international non-profit organization with thousands of local chapters dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for women of all ages and high school girls. A big selection of plants will be available as well as many unique, hand-crafted products. The event will take place Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the parking lot of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8602 Bridgeport Way S.W. (near Steilacoom Boulevard), Lakewood, WA. All proceeds will be used for scholarships and support for women who wish to resume or continue their education, pursue special projects, need emergency assistance, or seek college support upon graduation from high school.
South Puget Sound Plant Sale
My students, staff and I are gearing up for the South Puget Sound Community College’s Horticulture Program Plant Sale: For those of you who are in the Puget Sound region here is more information: The Horticulture Program through the Plant … Continue reading
Steilacoom Garden Club hosts annual plant sale May 12
Steilacoom Garden Club will host its annual plant sale May 12 from 9am until sold out. Located on Lafayette Street between Bair Bistro and Key Bank, the club will have modestly priced plants that thrive in Northwest gardens and yards. Continue Reading
Take a stroll through Lakewold and this is what you might see
“Life began in a garden,” according to a popular take on the Art of Gardens. An hour’s stroll through an area garden–such as Lakewold–reinforces that sentiment. Early May is the best possible time to stroll through this 10-acre garden, located near Gravelly Lake. A search through early area history reveals that a small portion of what became the Gardens starting in the early 1900s, originally was part of a 10-square mile area known as the Puget Sound Agricultural Company; part of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Nature Center and Audubon events for April
The April 2012 programs for partners in education at the Tacoma Nature Center and Tahoma Audubon are available.
The hummers are coming
By Peter Punzi
Last Thursday as I left for work I heard a familiar thrumming and called out “Is that you Hummer?” Within a split second there was not more than three feet in front of me a Rufous hummingbird. I said “I … Continue reading
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