by Annika Sampson | Jun 1, 2023
Plants and people share some pretty basic, essential needs. We both need food, water and shelter to survive and thrive. We have the advantage of being able to physically create shelter and go find food and water, but plants are dependent on having the essentials for...
by Annika Sampson | May 18, 2023
One of the garden events I look forward to is the explosion of rhododendron blooms this time of year. I have a couple in my yard that are literally vibrating like a transformer with bees working on the profusion of blooms. Visiting the Nursery or any display garden...
by Annika Sampson | May 2, 2023
The days warm up and become longer finally with overnight results in the garden! It seems as if everything is growing at once from bulbs and perennials to shrubs, trees and especially weeds! Overwhelming is the term that comes to mind this time of year with where to...
by Annika Sampson | Apr 13, 2023
4.13.23 Everson, WA – Cloud Mountain Farm Center is a non-profit farm in Whatcom County dedicated to supporting a resilient, collaborative, and dynamic local food system. They are known as pillars of the agricultural and horticultural community through their on-site...
by Annika Sampson | Apr 4, 2023
The time is now to plant bare-root trees! They are beginning to break their dormancy and that means we will be potting them up at the nursery…and they become more difficult to transplant too. Planting them now allows the roots to establish in your soil...