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by Marguerite Kirby, Yakima Master Gardener Researching and then making a presentation on ‘How to Eradicate Puncture Vine’ (Tribulus terrestris) was my final assignment before I became a WSU Yakima […]

by Carol Barany, Yakima Master Gardener The Yakima Area Arboretum, located in the heart of our city, is a vibrant swath of green offering visitors a connection to nearby nature […]

by Debra Kroon, Yakima Master Gardener It may be the rare gardener these days who has not heard about the push to encourage more use of native plants in our […]

by Phyllis Pugnetti, Yakima Master Gardener It’s surprising how many gardeners plant their entire garden on a sunny day in mid-May and consider the job done! This is convenient, but […]

by Carol Barany, Yakima Master Gardener I saw my first dandelions last week.  When the weather really warms up, bindweed will emerge, stronger than ever and ready to take a […]

Tomatoes—Don’t be Confused! by Phyllis Pugnetti, Master Gardener Tomatoes are the most beloved vegetable in the garden. They are easy to grow. Yet, tomato terminology can be confusing, making it […]

Crop Rotation: How to Have a Healthier, More Productive Vegetable Garden   by Julie Hunziker, Yakima Master Gardener February is whizzing by and before we know it, planting season will […]

Scotch Thistle, Noxious Weed!   By Sue Bird, Yakima County Noxious Weed Board Winter is the time to start thinking about our plans for our gardens and fields in the coming […]

Confusing Seed Terms By Master Gardener, Phyllis Pugnetti Each spring gardeners are planning for the best garden ever! Unfortunately, it’s hard to get started with a good plan when the […]

A History of Seeds  By Master Gardener, Carol Barany What came first, the chicken or the egg? The answer is……  the egg came before the chicken.  We know that because […]