by Annika Sampson | Aug 29, 2023
Walk around anywhere in Whatcom County in August and September and you’ll notice dahlias blooming, families biking around, and more apples than anyone knows what to do with. Those apples are often found in abundance in backyards, city parks, and on the sides of main...
by Annika Sampson | Aug 9, 2023
8.9.23 Everson, WA – Cloud Mountain Farm Center, in Everson WA, grows over 75 varieties of fruit in their orchards and vineyards – but they’re not just a production farm. They’re also a non-profit education center and nursery, located on 20 acres at the foot of Sumas...
by Annika Sampson | Jul 25, 2023
Recently, I received a question about the best time to prune lilacs. The short answer is anytime that is convenient for you! But seriously, the best time is just after blooming. These beautiful blooming shrubs produce flowers on new shoots which begin forming during...
by Annika Sampson | Jun 15, 2023
Powdery Mildew! This group of fungus species has been causing a rash of issues in our gardens this spring. It is everywhere and I have seen many examples of it this season on everything from apples to ninebark. Mildew is often identified by the powdery coating of...
by Annika Sampson | Jun 1, 2023
Cloud Mountain Farm Center, a nonprofit farm and education center in Everson WA, is excited to share that they will be hosting a Field Day on Sunday, June 4th to explore what’s on the horizon for organic management across orchards and vineyards, as well as what it...
