2011 Issues

Spring

• Silent spring no more
• Free classes in April and May
• Slug season
• Successful rose gardening, the organic way
• Grow your own food

Summer

• Photo competition
• Free classes
• Summer watering tips
• Protecting our pollinators
• Eating out of the container, sustainably

2010 Issues

Spring

• Welcome to spring
• Free classes in April
• The dirt on soil
• Love your dry shade
• Ten tips for great northwest food gardens

Summer

• The dry season
• Free summer classes
• Watering wisdom
• A mulch for all seasons
• How to water your food crops

Fall

• Reaping what you sow
• Free fall classes
• Soaker hose safety
• How to grow a tree
• Your food garden in fall

2009 Issues

Spring

• Welcoming wildlife into your garden
• Keeping alien invaders out of your garden

Summer

• Getting started with drip irrigation
• Extending your food growing season
• Water saving tips from KING 5 News interview
• Free email service for automatic sprinkler users
• Books for Northwest food gardeners

Fall

• Recoup from a tough gardening year
• Create a more resilient garden this fall
• Fall is the time for lawn renovation

2008 Issues

Spring

• Choosing NW Natives for Urban Gardens
• NW Native Plant List
• Public Gardens that Feature Native Plants
• Websites for Native Plant Lists, Sources and Books

Summer

• Climate smart in your garden
• Trees...a climate savvy addition
• Deeper, less frequent watering

Fall

• Fall activities-from soil to plants
• Climate smart in your garden
• Build your soil
• Fall is best time to plant

2007 Issues

Spring

• Designing for Beauty & Low Maintenance
• Low Maintenance Plant List
• Public Garden Examples of Easy-Care Gardening

Summer

• Taking a Hose Hiatus: How to be Water Wise
• Making Automatic Sprinklers More Efficient

Fall

• Choosing the "Right Plant for the Right Place"
• Watering Less in September

Winter

• Selecting Plants for Winter Beauty
• Planting Bare Root Trees
• Public Gardens for Winter Inspiration

2006 Issues

Summer

• Using Soaker Hoses Correctly
• Watering with the Weather
• Automatic Sprinkler System Rebates

Fall

• Planting at the Best Time of the Year - Fall
• Featured Websites for Plant Lists