Fall 2002
Fall is the time to plant bulbs—but maybe not the ones you’d planned on
Another approach to perennials is to go back to basics--native plants. » More ...
Agriculture
Fall 2002
Bulbs and blooms
"Roozen" may mean "roses" in Dutch. But in Washington, it means tulips--to the tune of 50 million a year. » More ...
Summer 2002
An English import invades Puget Sound
A classic case of good intention gone bad, English cordgrass (Spartina anglica) was introduced to Washington around 1962 to stabilize dikes and provide forage for cattle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture imported seeds from England, and a WSU extension agent planted the seeds near Stanwood in the Stillaguamish Estuary.
English cordgrass has since infested large areas around Stanwood, particularly Port Susan Bay, Skagit Bay, Admiralty Inlet, and Saratoga Passage. It has also spread, with disastrous environmental effect, to other parts of Puget Sound, including Camano Island, Whidbey Island, and the San Juan Islands.
Due to its tenacity, its rapid growth rate, and its ability to … » More …
Winter 2001
Cataclysm, Light & Passion
Even though the Washington wine industry is in its relative infancy, it is playing with the big boys. How did it get so good so quickly? » More ...