Mourning Cloak butterflies overwinter as an adult in cracks in tree bark, under leaves and in other sheltered area. Photo by Patrick Coin With the longer days and warmer temperatures, there is an urge ...

When you are caring for a garden, there is something to do every season. From planting and pruning in the spring to harvesting and cleaning in the fall, a gardener's to-do list is always filled with ...

It’s autumn in the Yakima Valley, and many gardeners are facing their annual ‘To Do’ list of garden clean-up projects with a fair amount of dread. If you’re one of them, I have some great news. You ...

It’s not too soon to start thinking about fall garden clean-up. As days begin to shorten and temperatures begin to cool (fingers crossed!), the pace of gardening slows along with plant growth. But ...