In the garden

In the Garden – May

Isn’t this just a beautiful time of year in the garden? The horrors of the past year’s extreme weather are behind us. Hopefully, plants that did not survive have been removed and … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 4/29/22 12:38 PM

In the Garden May 2016

By Peg Keenleyside May is a marvelous month in the garden. Much is in bloom, the pollinators are busy zooming around between tree blossoms and flowers, the scent of … more

4/29/16 01:24 PM

In the Garden August 2017

By Rhiannon Allen This column has covered weeds before, but I’d like to cover a particular one in detail. Each year, the Point Roberts Garden Club fields questions about this pest. … more

7/28/17 01:34 PM

In the Garden: June 2018

By Rhiannon Allen Point Roberts gardens vary dramatically in their configuration and size. However, a common design here on the Point and throughout North America is what I call the ‘front … more

5/25/18 01:50 PM

In the garden – September

By Rhiannon Allen I have been spending a lot of time this year visiting people in their gardens, and am struck with how varied their attitudes are towards their gardens. Some gardeners are … more

8/30/19 01:12 PM

In the Garden – November

Gardeners are intimately familiar with change. In particular, they share with many other enthusiasts a sensitivity to the rhythm of the year and the march of time and science. In November our … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 10/28/22 01:40 PM

In the Garden – November

By Rhiannon Allen While non-gardeners often assume that summer is the busiest gardening season, experienced gardeners know that this is not strictly true. Autumn can be a busy time, with most … more

10/25/19 12:36 PM

In The Garden June 2016

By Sandy James & Rhiannon Allen For garden lovers, the highlight of our summer is the Point Roberts Garden Tour, held every two years. This year, the wonderful full … more

5/27/16 03:45 PM

In the Garden: February 2015

by Peg Keenleyside The sudden passing of my gardening friend and writing colleague Jody Hackleman late last year left me reflecting on the way our gardens might be seen and … more

2/9/15 02:26 PM

In the Garden October 2015

By Peg Keenleyside The Distant View Suzanne Pinckston, the well-known Point Roberts garden landscaper and principal at the family firm Western Concepts Design Build, has … more

9/25/15 02:33 PM

In the Garden: July 2018

By Rhiannon Allen Last month, I wrote about how different Point Roberts gardeners create wonderful gardens based on the front yard/back yard property layout. While that layout is typical of … more

6/29/18 01:50 PM

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 – January

The start of a new gardening year already? While we have not yet put aside our holiday decorations and activities, it is almost time to think about 2022. Whether you are relatively new to … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 12/17/21 12:19 PM

In the Garden September 2017

By Peg Keenleyside September can be a time when your garden looks a little lackluster: the annuals you put out in May are looking like the party-goers who stayed … more

8/25/17 05:52 PM

Are you eager to start your outdoor seeds and plantings? Many like broad beans, calendula and cilantro can go in the ground right now, provided that the soil temperature is at least 50°F. (Did I … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 2/25/21 09:05 PM

In the Garden: March 2015

It’s not even close to spring and the crocuses are already appearing along Tyee Drive.Photo by Meg Olson By Rhiannon Allen Years ago, some of us discussed the use of common vs. botanical plant … more

2/27/15 01:32 PM

In the Garden – July

I’ve encountered many questions lately about how to turn a septic mound into an attractive garden feature. Frankly, I’ve never dealt with this personally. However, I have cultivated … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 6/24/22 01:24 AM

In the garden – March

By Tim Trudel With spring just around the corner, a lot of us are looking forward to new plants popping up with blooms. The 150,000 bees that have overwintered in my garden hives are also … more

2/28/20 12:13 PM

Garden Tour 2018

[slideshow_deploy id='13683'] Garden 1: Bobbie & Daryl Marquette Garden 2: Lucy and Dick Williams Garden 3: Jessica … more

7/19/18 02:16 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