Comments for Plant Life

Comment on Slippery, Slimey Slugs by Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:02:55 +0000

Check out Slug Shields. They are new last year and I have used them. Great thing is that they last ALL SEASON without maintenance and they are 100% eco-friendly.

Thanks for the great suggestions!

Comment on Garden Puppy by Dobby's mom

Dobby's mom — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:28:39 +0000

There’s NOTHING sweeter than a Sheltie pup, and Mr. Paddy Paws there proves it! I love his one white leg. Bet he’s smart as a whip, too. Sometimes I think Dobby’s smarter than my children, but he isn’t really…just better behaved.

Here’s a virtual kiss for Paddy’s little black nose!

Comment on Rhodies and Azaleas – a bit more by kim

kim — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:07:02 +0000

Yay! Rhodies! My native azalea that John M. gave me is blooming, it’s beeeooootiful! btw, nice blog!

Comment on Mason Bees by Sharon O'Hara

Sharon O'Hara — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:28:46 +0000

Anyone with outdoor wood jump standards knows about the Mason Bees…learned every time the level has to be changed and the metal bars moved into the new slots, a different hole. The Mason Bees use the holes to nest…not a good idea for actively used at different height, jump standards.
Sharon O’Hara

Comment on Welcome to Plant Life by Sharon O'Hara

Sharon O'Hara — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:28:45 +0000

Welcome, we’re so lucky to have you here!
Twenty years ago I completed the Master Gardener course in KC – and became an admirer of the WSU Extension Program and the service it provides the community.

The WSU MG course taught me to appreciate insects I’d formerly wiped out with poisons sold at the store without giving a thought to the line of need each species served in the insect and plant world.

Too bad the course isn’t mandatory for all first time property owners…the education is sorely needed.

Thank you for your service to the community, county, nation and world….the education gained from WSU Master Gardener course and knowledgeable, helpful volunteers information helped me restore a wonderful property…a ten year labor of love to benefit the land, critters, and environment.

The town has preserved about a quarter or so of the property as a permanent “wetland/wildlife area” that can never be developed. (Many of the hundreds of now adult plants/shrubs I used came from the KCCD – thank you)

I’m glad you’re here!
Sharon O’Hara

Comment on Welcome to Plant Life by Curt Moulton

Curt Moulton — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:45:32 +0000

I look forward to reading about about the exciting garden-related activities happening year around in the community. Promoting gardening is not just important to our personal health and well being but also to the community as a whole. Our gardening efforts not only can put food on our table, but also into food banks. Gardens not only can beautify our home and community, they can filter pollutants from stormwater before it reaches the Puget Sound. I’m looking for exciting stories from gardeners in our community. Curt