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All pictures courtesy of willowslodge.com Who doesn’t need a getaway? Make it a more than an ordinary eve away and enjoy everything that Willows Lodge has to offer. From beautiful accommodations to excellent dining to the spaaaaaa (ahhh!) you will soak in all of the refresh and rechar

Being a Master Pruner and certified by Plant Amnesty has been a source of pure enjoyment in my working world.  Not only were the classes a ton of fun but also super interesting both from my botanical understanding but also affirmed my innate knowledge of plant health. The reason that

Before the weather turns warm again and we return to wining and dining outside, plan your patio now! And there is no better place to begin your new outdoor furniture adventure than Summer House. “Your search for quality patio furniture with excellent customer service is over! Summer H

  Who doesn’t enjoy the fresh start to a new year? Especially after the roller coaster of the past 2 years! Like many others it is the excitement in planning new resolutions, S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and vision board creating are the tasks that propel me into a great start of each

After your fall pruning has been completed, it is a great time of year to maintain your tools.  A fabulous resource that I’d like to share with you is a local gentleman in the Duvall area.  Pete of Pete’s Sharpening Service has a booth at our Duvall Farmer’s Market, which is where I f

As you most likely already know, I am a Landscape Designer and owner of Gardens ALIVE Design.  You might also know that we built our own home, mostly ourselves, acted as the General Contractors, designed, and stamped our own home plans.  My husband is the real star in the home constru

    CONGRATULATIONS to my friends in the Landscape Industry! And to Gardens ALIVE Design! Surprised! Honored! Agreed! In working alongside and knowing many of the great companies on this list, it is with confidence to share that this award goes out to reliable and reputable

By Kay Balmer, Special to The Oregonian, Photography by Faith Cathcart With just a little work, a beautiful pot and a few other materials, you can create an inviting space in your garden that will soothe jangled nerves and give the birds a pretty drinking spot. A water feature does al

One of the many reasons that I enjoy being a part of professional organizations, is that I am part of a collective, positive force within the landscape industry and can further help my clients. I am proud that WSNLA is proactively assisting homeowners and professionals with the knowle

Galanthus elwesii     It is TOO HOT outside for gardening right now so use this time for ordering spring bulbs! Before supplies run out, NOW is the time to place your order with Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Not only are Brent & Becky’s Bulbs extremely reputable suppliers but