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In the Garden: June

Here is my gardening mantra for June: I am not behind, and neither are you. Whatever you have or haven’t done in your garden so far this year is enough and we’re all doing just fine. … more

By Victoria Smith | 5/27/26 02:47 PM

In the Garden: April

Spring arrives in flowers. Cherry and pear trees are in full bloom and buzzing with bees, and springtime bulbs sparkle in the borders. I love this time of year. There is much to do indoors and … more

By Victoria Smith | 3/27/26 12:38 PM

We’ve had some unseasonably warm days and a serious lack of rain and snow this winter, making us wonder if we’ll have an early spring. My daffodils started setting buds the first week in January, … more

By Victoria Smith | 1/30/26 11:50 AM

In the Garden: January

Happy New Year, gardening friends! We’re barely a week into winter, and many of us are more ready for a long winter nap than a fresh start in the garden. After the recent storms and the whirlwind … more

By Victoria Smith | 12/19/25 02:25 PM

In the Garden: December

In November, I visit my sons in California, where the weather is still mild and there are more hours of daylight than there are along the northern border. Today – November 17 – the So Cal … more

By Victoria Smith | 11/21/25 01:22 PM

In the Garden: October

The signs of autumn are all around us: a mix of cooler sunny days and nights, more frequent rain showers, local apples in abundance, and the leaves are beginning to fall to the ground. There are … more

By Victoria Smith | 9/26/25 01:16 PM

In the Garden: September

September so soon? My garden has grown by leaps and bounds this year, and my little flower farm has tripled in size. I’m picking hundreds of flowers each week, filling vases and jars, starting … more

By Victoria Smith | 8/29/25 01:47 PM

In the Garden: August

Hello August, my favorite month of the year. I love your long warm days and sunny skies, and there’s no finer place to be than in the garden. August is the month of abundance and … more

By Victoria Smith | 7/25/25 02:25 PM

In the Garden: July

Is it summer yet? It sure seems hard to tell, especially for this gardener planting her fifth summer garden in Point Roberts. June brought us a few warm and sunny days, but to me it feels like summer … more

Victoria Smith | 6/27/25 01:22 AM

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

In the Garden: February

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