In the garden

In the Garden: June

A weed is a plant growing where you don’t want it. Having an abundance of weeds is referred to as weed pressure, even if the weeds themselves are not harmful. I’m getting lots of … more

By Victoria Smith | 5/30/25 12:05 AM

In the Garden: May

Welcome to the merry month of May, the official kickoff of summer gardens. May brings us Mother’s Day, the end of the school year, and the pleasures of outdoor activities, including gatherings … more

Victoria Smith | 4/25/25 12:21 AM

In the Garden: April

Early April is a great time to pull a few weeds, enjoy the emergence of daffodils and tulips, and to finalize your garden plans. With gardens, a little planning goes a long way, so let’s get … more

By Victoria Smith | 3/28/25 11:10 AM

In the Garden: March

March is here, and it’s time to talk about birds. Point Roberts is home to more than 230 bird species. They’re in our yards, forests and fields; at the beach and in the sky; along … more

By Victoria Smith | 2/28/25 01:50 PM

Gardens come in many shapes and sizes. They can be big or small, high maintenance or low, sunny or shady. They can be carpeted in grasses or gravel or clover. They can be quiet places to rest and … more

By Victoria Smith | 1/31/25 12:47 AM

In the Garden: January

Happy New Year! The winter solstice has come and gone, as have the traditional fall holidays. The blustery dark days of winter are here, with rain and frost and occasional snow: the days of … more

By Victoria Smith | 12/20/24 01:23 AM

In the Garden: December

It’s a beautiful day, warm, sunny, and filled with possibilities. My garden is in full bloom, rich in buttery yellows, shades of purple and blue, and romantic pinks. I picked dahlias, mums and … more

By Victoria Smith | 11/22/24 01:17 AM

In the Garden: November

Chances are you’ve had spiders on your mind lately. In October and November, it feels like there are spiders everywhere. Not the black plastic Halloween spiders with their gauzy white webs, but … more

By Victoria Smith | 10/31/24 11:50 PM

In the Garden: October

Autumn is officially here. The days are growing shorter and there’s a refreshing nip in the morning air. Summer gardening will soon be a memory and we’ll be spending much less time … more

By Victoria Smith | 9/26/24 11:27 PM

In the Garden - September

It’s August 23, and I’m gazing out my window at a cool, drizzly day. My eyes can’t tell if it’s early spring or late autumn, but my mind knows we’re on the downward side … more

By Victoria Smith | 8/30/24 11:41 AM

In the Garden - August

Summer in the garden is a joy, with long sunny days and warm gentle breezes. Mornings find me wandering through the yard with my coffee mug in one hand and clippers in the other, checking out … more

By Victoria Smith | 7/26/24 12:29 AM

In the Garden - July

“Welcome home.” That’s what the border guard said to us in the fall of 2020, the very first time we crossed the U.S. border into Point Roberts. We had driven 19 hours from … more

By Victoria Smith | 6/28/24 01:00 AM

In the Garden - May

Weeds … whether you are a flower gardener, vegetable grower or, yes, even a container gardener or not even a gardener at all ... you have to deal with them sooner or later. My father had one … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 4/25/24 10:32 PM

In the Garden: March

March can be a busy time in the garden, but it’s mostly happy productive time. The first thing for Point Roberts gardeners to do will be to take stock of their gardens. We experienced an … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 3/1/24 12:37 PM

In the Garden- January

You might have noticed work parties on Tyee Drive planting new shrubs to replace those lost to old age and extreme weather, revitalizing some daffodil beds, and adding lavender and wildflower seeds … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 12/22/23 01:59 PM

Is your garden a place of solace or aggravation? My garden is both. Does that have more to say about me than about the garden? Social media is full of garden memes. All are positive: the … more

Rhiannon Allen | 8/25/23 12:11 AM

In the Garden - July

One of my childhood memories is of falling into a pond at Bodnant Garden in North Wales. Yes, I come from a family that made sure public botanical gardens were on the must-see list for free days. I … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 6/30/23 11:10 AM

In the Garden – May

Chances are that you are reading this on Arbor Day (Friday, April 28), the American national day for honoring and planting trees. As you read this, Point Roberts Garden Club members are gifting a … more

4/28/23 12:31 AM

In the Garden – March

Spring is just around the corner. Ah, the joys of growing things and the garden springing to life once again. And then the thought follows that not all living things are welcomed by gardeners, or … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 2/24/23 03:11 PM

In the Garden – January

At the last Garden Club meeting, we had a lively discussion of sustainability in gardening. Generally, gardeners like to think of themselves as ecologically conscientious and contributing to the … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 12/23/22 12:15 PM