Andrew May

A GROWING CONCERN: Getting ready for Autumn

September is just around the corner, it’s time to start fall chores

 

A GROWING CONCERN: A time of constant care

WELL, A LITTLE bit of strange weather pattern we have been having this week— the lightning was spectacular. But as the weather changed around this… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Have your pick of outstanding fruit

AS YOU HAVE been cloistered in your home for the last several months, you may have noticed that the weather pattern on the North Olympic… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A baker’s dozen of fall finery for gardens

THE NICE WEATHER just keep rolling along, as does your yard and garden with flowers bursting forth everywhere. But all too soon we will be… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Summer gardening: The heat is on

beautiful warm days, clear nights and even a comet. But now we are in… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Now or never gardening chores

WELL, TIME KEEPS rolling along as we all find our new normalcy. Since I have been working extremely hard the past several weeks while you… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Thyme to plant Mediterranean herbs

A GROWING CONCERN: Thyme to plant Mediterranean herbs

AS WE SEE an increase in COVID-19 cases coupled with the natural pandemic protocol procedures, everyone knew the Lavender Festival would be ultimately different this… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Thyme to plant Mediterranean herbs
A GROWING CONCERN: A gardening labor of love with roses

A GROWING CONCERN: A gardening labor of love with roses

THIS YEAR HAS actually been wonderful for me because of the new horticultural experiences I have been afforded. Not only do I get to create… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A gardening labor of love with roses
A GROWING CONCERN: A vase full of advice for beautiful cut flowers

A GROWING CONCERN: A vase full of advice for beautiful cut flowers

I now have a new garden duty that I really look forward to every Friday. I get to go out into the magnificent, mature perennial… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A vase full of advice for beautiful cut flowers
A GROWING CONCERN: Want more flowers? Dis-bud’s for you

A GROWING CONCERN: Want more flowers? Dis-bud’s for you

THE GREAT THING about gardening in your yard is the fact that you do not need to wear a mask, so a very tranquil situation… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Want more flowers? Dis-bud’s for you

A GROWING CONCERN: Start summer by thinking spring

IT’S SUMMER! BUT I was told years ago by a very established local “old-timer,” it rains on July 4 and then the next day summer… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Pinch and prune for exponential blooms

SUMMER BEGINS OFFICIALLY this coming Saturday at 2:44 p.m. In an ironic twist, the daylight will start to decrease. But what is not decreasing is… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Work today, lawn tomorrow

full bore into June with the official start of summer, June 28 at 5:43 p.m., less than two weeks away.… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Beware the ‘Invasion of the Garden Snatchers’

WELL EVERYONE, NOW that we can get “out and about,” having eagerly awaited it, let me warn you about the impending “Invasion of the Garden… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Thirteen ways to summer garden bliss

YOUR “CORONA GARDENS,” yard, lawn and landscape should all be going gangbusters by now. Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day and pay homage. Hopefully the barbecue… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: ‘Get the dirt’ on dirt in your garden

A GROWING CONCERN: ‘Get the dirt’ on dirt in your garden

THE WEATHER WAS so idealistic for Mother’s Day and the much-needed rain returned to boost the springtime growth of your yard and your “Corona Garden.”… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: ‘Get the dirt’ on dirt in your garden
A GROWING CONCERN: Container enthusiasm for flowers and vegetables

A GROWING CONCERN: Container enthusiasm for flowers and vegetables

I AM SURE that everyone has noticed and greatly appreciated the glorious, sunny and warm (almost hot) conditions of the last few days. Thank you… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Container enthusiasm for flowers and vegetables
A GROWING CONCERN: May days begin a bountiful harvest

A GROWING CONCERN: May days begin a bountiful harvest

my favorite month of the year. It just sounds so good. But in all earnestness,… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: May days begin a bountiful harvest