Though his name is Turtle, this little guy does not have a hard exterior. He’s as welcoming and charming as can be! 

Our dog of the week Turtle becomes instant friends with anyone he meets, and he really enjoys having a large social circle.

Winters in the northwest can be unpredictable. As I look around my neighborhood, I can still see trees (like my neighbor’s corkscrew willow) that are green as grass and completely foliated, while next to them are maples that are fully denuded of all their summer leaves.  

Our “Kindness Wall” is intended to bring acts of kindness to the community and to create bonds.

This week's act of kindness is about remembering that it is ok to disagree – it is ok to have different beliefs – it is ok to differ on politics. And it is OK to reach out!

If you’re a little bit salty, our cat of the week Vinegar will complement you perfectly! Much like the tasty perfection of the salt and vinegar chip, so will be your relationship with this wonderful cat.  

Not only is Vinegar strikingly handsome, but he’s friendly, playful, and his plush coat feels amazing to pet! 

I want to introduce you to a few more conifers that I find to be real gems to add to our landscapes. But before launching into some specific varieties of interest, my botanical nerdiness requires me to share what I consider to be truly fascinating facts about this group we refer to as conifers or “cone bearing” plants.