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Master Gardener Columns

April 20, 2024
Mistakes We Have Made,” by Diana Pieti

April 13, 2023
Wildflowers of Cowiche Canyon,” by Carol Barany

April 6, 2024
Why Grow Heirlooms,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

March 30, 2024
Identifying Pollinators,” by Don Flyck

March 23, 2024
Leggy Succulents,” by Carol Barany

March 16, 2024
Sensory Garden,” by Debra Kroon

March 9, 2024
Indoor Seed Germinating,” by Carol Barany

March 2, 2024
Bumblebees,” by Don Flyckt

February 24, 2024
Witch Hazel,” by Carol Barany

February 18, 2024
We Grew Lunch!” by Phyllis Pugnetti

February 11, 2024
National Feed the Birds Month,” by Carol Barany

February 4, 2024
Winter Gardening,” by Diana Pieti

January 28, 2024
More On Plant Hardiness,” by Carol Barany

January 21, 2024
New USDA Hardiness Zones,” by Carol Barany

January 14, 2024
Make A Plan Before You Buy,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

January 7, 2024
Ultimate Act of Optimism,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

December 31, 2023
Growing Microgreens Indoors,” by Claudia Steen

December 24, 2023
Santa Is A Gardener!” By Carol Barany

December 17, 2023
Winter Decorations From Your Garden,” by Diana Pieti

December 10, 2023
Worms in Your Garden” by Carol Barany

December 3, 2023
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus,” by Claudia Steen

November 26, 2023
Pumpkin or Squash,”, by Carol Barany

November 19, 2023
Christmas Gifts Plants,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

November 12, 2023
Pumpkin Spice,” by Carol Barany

October 29, 2023
Heritage Garden Beds at Ahtanum Demonstration Garden,” by Debra Kroon

October 22, 2023
Mulching your Leaves,” by Carol Barany

October 15, 2023
Gardening for the Elderly,” by Claudia Steen

October 8, 2023
Pruning Hydrangea,” by Carol Barany

September 24, 2023
Dahlias – Season End,” by Carol Barany

September 17, 2023
Winter Squash,” by Claudia Steen

September 10, 2023
Fall Pruning,” by Carol Barany

September 3, 2023
Praying Mantis,” by Julie Hunziker

August 27, 2023
Morning Glories”, by Carol Barany

August 20, 2023
Growing Garlic,” by Claudia Steen

August 13, 2023
Silver Foliage,” by Carol Barany

August 6, 2023
Safety In the Garden.” By Phyllis Pugnetti

July 30, 2023
Shade Cloth in the Garden”, by Phyllis Pugnetti

July 23, 2023
Extreme Heat Gardening,” by Carol Barany

July 16, 2023
Heat Stress,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

July 9, 2023
Talking to Plants,” by Carol Barany

July 2, 2023
Children in the Garden,” by Diana Pieti

June 25, 2023
Pruning Tomatoes,” by Carol Barany

June 18, 2023
Cymlings,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

June 11, 2023
Campanula,” by Carol Barany

June 4, 2023
Composting,” by Claudia Steen

May 28, 2023
Heuchera,” by Carol Barany

May 21, 2023
Meadowscaping,” by Kelsi Potterf

May 14, 2023
Demonstration Gardens,” by Carol Barany

May 7, 2023
Phenology,” by Gini Obert

April 30, 2023
Sustainability,” by Diana Pieti

April 23, 2023
Spring Plant Sale,” by Carol Barany

April 16, 2023
Noxious Weeds,” by Sue Bird

April 9, 2023
Rhubarb,” by Carol Barany

April 2, 2023
Companion Planting”, byClaudia Steen

March 26, 2023
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs”, by Carol Barany

March 19, 2023
Planting Patience,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

March 12, 2023
Kale: Least or Most Favorite?“, by Carol Barany

March 5, 2023
Planning Your Garden,” by Gini Obert

February 26, 2023
Growing Meyer Lemons,” by Carol Barany

February 19, 2023
Container Gardening – 3“, by Claudia Steen

February 12, 2023
Love Under Any Other Name,” by Carol Barany

February 5, 2023
Container Gardening – 2“, by Claudia Steen

January 29, 2023
Save On Food Costs, Grow a Garden,” by Phyllis Pugnetti

January 22, 2023
Gardening Memes,” by Carol Barany

January 15, 2023
Container Gardening – 1“, by Claudia Steen

January 8, 2023
Why Are the Leaves Still on the Trees?“, by Carol Barany

January 1, 2023
What’s Trending“, by Diana Pieti

December 25, 2022
”‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Pollinators”, by Carol Barany

December 18, 2022
Three Favorite Christmas Plants”, by Claudia Steen

December 11, 2022
Christmas House Plants“, by Carol Barany

December 4, 2022
Creating a Potager Garden“, by Rebecca Brown

November 27, 2022
A Harvest of People“, by Carol Barany

November 20, 2022
How to Grow Squash“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

November 13, 2022
Become a Master Gardener”, by Claudia Steen

November 6, 2022
Dahlia ID“, by Carol Barany

October 30, 2022
Cover Crops” by Claudia Steen

October 23, 2022
Sow, You’d like some poppies for next year?” by Carol Barany

October 16, 2022
Is This the New Normal?” by Diana Pieti

October 9, 2022
Forcing Bulbs” by Carol Barany

September 25, 2022
Become a Master Gardener“, by Claudia Steen

September 18, 2022
Green Beans, It’s Feast or Famine“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

September 11, 2022
Fall Bulb Planting“, by Carol Barany

September 4, 2022
Growing Garlic“, by Claudia Steen

August 28, 2022
Unstoppable Mint“, by Carol Barany

August 21, 2022
Drying and Pressing Flowers“, by Diana Pieti

August 14, 2022
Garden Walking“, by Carol Barany

August 7, 2022
Dog Days of Summer“, by Claudia Steen

July 31, 2022
What’s Wrong with my tomatoes?“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

July 24, 2022
Blueberries: Superfood is super rewarding” by Carol Barany

July 17, 2022
Pinching Back for More Blooms” by Carol Barany

July 3, 2022
Growing Berries, Part 2“, by Claudia Steen

June 26, 2022
Color In the Garden“, by Carol Barany

June 19, 2022
Growing Berries, Part 1“, by Claudia Steen

June 12, 2022
Some Like It Hot – Peppers, That Is“, by Carol Barany

June 5, 2022
Vegetable Gardening, Part 2“, by Claudia Steen

May 29, 2022
Vegetable Gardening, Part 1“, by Claudia Steen

May 22, 2022
Containers for Spring“, by Carol Barany

May 15, 2022
Save Your Seeds to Save“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

May 8, 2022
Go To Pot With Your Herbs,” by Carol Barany

May 1, 2022
Fight Invasive Species“, by Sue Bird

April 24, 2022
Sunflowers for Ukraine“, by Carol Barany

April 17, 2022
Growing Asparagus“, by Claudia Steen

April 10, 2022
Leave Apples to Orchardists!“, by Carol Barany

April 3, 2022
Arbor Day”, by Diana Pieti

March 27, 2022
A Day for the Dandelion“, by Carol Barany

March 20, 2022
Noxious Weeds” by Sue Bird

March 13, 2022
Pruning Roses“, By Carol Barany

March 6, 2022
Get a Jump Start on Planting“, by Diana Pieti & Claudia Steen

February 27, 2022
Another Lesson Learned”, by Carol Barany

February 20, 2022
Growing Microgreens”, by Claudia Steen

February 13, 2022
What to do about Buggy Houseplants” by Carol Barany

February 6, 2022
Asian Jumping Worms“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

January 30, 2022
We Grew Lunch“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

January 23, 2022
Winter Garden With a Terrarium“, by Carol Barany

January 9, 2022
Winter Gardens In Your Home“, by Carol Barany

January 2, 2022
Volunteer Gardening in Public Service“, by Jim Black

December 26, 2021
Bulbs in the Snow” by Carol Barany

December 19, 2021
Dreaming of a White Christmas” by Carol Barany

December 12, 2021
Poinsettias” by Carol Barany

December 5, 2021
Greenhouse Project” by Jim Black

November 28, 2021
Garden Gifts” by Carol Barany

November 21, 2021
Discover the Sedge, Alternative to Grasses“, by Jim Black

November 14, 2021
Plant Hardiness Zones” by Carol Barany

November 7, 2021
Thankful For Gardeners” by Diana Pieti

October 31, 2021
Herbs For the Winter” by Claudia Steen

October 24, 2121
Dahlias” by Carol Barany

October 17, 2021
Master Gardener Program“, by Claudia Steen

October 10, 2021
Pumpkins“, by Carol Barany

October 3, 2021
Plant Tables“, by Jim Black

September 26, 2021
At  Every Stage, Garlic is Really Delicious“, by Carol Barany

September 19, 2021
Enriching Soil Takes Time“, by Phyllis Pugnetti

September 12, 2021
Save Seeds For Next Year“, by Carol Barany

September 5, 2021
Firewise” by Jim Black

August 29, 2021
Pressure Canning Low-Acid Foods” by Margaret Morris

August 22, 2021
Drink Your Garden“, by Carol Barany

August 15, 2021
More on Composting“, by Jim Black

August 8, 2021
Plants Bring People Together”, by Carol Barany

August 1, 2021
Backyard Vermicomposting“, by Jim Black

July 25, 2021
Plants with Silver Foliage Seem to Weather Heat Better“, by Carol Barany

July 18, 2021
A Well Run Kitchen Nearly Eliminates Waste“, by Jim Black

July 11, 2021
Plants Suffer in Heat Just Like Those Who Love Them”, by Carol Barany

July 4, 2021
What’s Wrong With My Cucumbers”, by Phyllis Pugnetti

June 27, 2021
Zinnias: A Perfect Stand-in for Summer” by Carol Barany

June 20, 2021
Seeding and Fertilizing in One Application” by Michelle Murphy

June 13, 2021
Deadheading Roses Is Worth the Effort” by Carol Barany

June 6, 2021
Home Canning Refresher” by Lizann Powers-Hammond & Margaret Morris

May 30, 2021
A Demonstration Garden Designed Just For You“, by Diana Pieti

May 23, 2021
With Coleus, It’s All About the Leaves” by Carol Barany

May 16, 2021
Plant-based Dyes” by Rebecca Brown

May 9, 2021
Enjoying My Baptisia Phase” by Carol Barany

May 2, 2021
Nightmare Threat of Stink Bugs” by Annette Olsen

April 25, 2021
Best Gardening Advice” by Carol Barany

April 18, 2021
Why Heirlooms? Flavor and Seeds” by Phyllis Pugnetti

April 11, 2021
Local Plant Sales, Who Can Resistby Carol Barany

April 4, 2021
Attract Stunning Cedar Waxwings” by Michelle Murphy

March 28, 2021
Covid-19 Made Gardening History” by Carol Barany

March 21, 2021
Discover New Veggie Varieties” by Phyllis Pugnetti

March 14, 2021
“Fast, Easy, Early Salad Greens” by Carol Barany

March 7, 2021
Try Cleft-Grafting; It is Easy and Fun” by Jim Black

February 28, 2021
Force Branches For Spring Colorby Carol Barany

February 21, 2021
“Frugal Gardening Can Produce a Rich Harvest” by Diana Pieti

February 14, 2021
“Winter Blooms of the Expressive Witch Hazel” by Carol Barany

February 7, 2021
“The World of Melons” by Phyllis Pugnetti

January 31, 2021
“Stem Cuttings: Jump-start Your Yard” by Patty Ferguson

January 24, 2021
“Hellebores Are Getting Ready to Bloom” by Carol Barany

January 17, 2021
“Seed Germination Fundamentals” by Patty Ferguson

January 10, 2021
“Growing Microgreens” by Carol Barany

January 3, 2021
“Pruning Fruit Trees” by Jim Black

December 27, 2020
“Do You Have Too Much, Too Little?” by Carol Barany

December 20, 2020
“Christmas Plants”, by Claudia Steen

December 13, 2020
“Find Your Website Friend” by Carol Barany

December 6, 2020
“Invite the Outdoors Inside” by Diana Pieti

November 22 & 29, 2020
“Grow Your Own Table Grapes” by Claudia Steen

November 15, 2020
“A Delicate Messenger Visits My Garden” by Carol Barany