Growing with Nature - Cultivating abundance for people, plants & wildlife

5 Perennial Vegetables for Winter Greens

In many places, like where I live in western Washington, growing perennial vegetables can provide harvests all winter long without any special care. You just need to pick the right ones. Ready to get started? Here are 5 perennial vegetables for winter greens.

Why You Need Wildlife Corridors and How to Make Them

Have you heard about those large bridges covered with trees and shrubs that go over freeways for wildlife to cross? These wildlife corridors are being created to let wildlife move safely from one area to the next. And while these corridors are important for letting large animals such as bears move freely, smaller versions of […]

3 Reasons Why You Should Create a Wildlife Pond

Do you have water on your property? If you don’t, you should think about creating a wildlife pond. A simple wildlife pond can give a huge boost to your property and provide many benefits. From supporting wildlife to keeping garden pests in balance and providing beauty, a wildlife pond can add a lot to your […]

Cultivating Abundance in 2021 – Lessons Learned from 2020

2020 was a hard year, but by building on the lessons learned, you can cultivate even more abundance in 2021. And by focusing on cultivating abundance for people, plants and wildlife, you can improve your overall resiliency to future shocks. Let’s dive into these lessons so we can start cultivating abundance in 2021.

How to Prepare Your Garden for Climate Change

Climate chaos is upon us. Droughts are becoming more common. And when the rains come, they come in torrents. How do you prepare your garden for climate change? Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to make your plants more resilient to climate change. Let’s dive into these steps to build a climate-resilient garden. Continue […]

Garter snakes are a gardener's best friend

Garter Snakes – A Gardener’s Best Friend

Have you ever seen garter snakes around you garden? While they can give you a bit of a surprise, these snakes are actually a gardener’s best friend. From slugs to small rodents, garter snakes eat many of your common garden pests. And since they’re harmless to humans, these are great snakes to encourage on your […]

Nootka Rose – A Great PNW Native Rose

Traditional roses can be hard to grow—but wild roses, like Nootka rose, are great alternatives. Nootka rose is a great Pacific Northwest (PNW) native rose that provides fantastic habitat for wildlife while also providing beauty and even edible uses for you. And it’s very easy to grow! Let’s dive into this fantastic PNW native rose. […]

How to Deal with Compacted Soil (without digging)

Dealing with compacted soil is a pain—often a literal pain, if you try to dig through it. But there is a way to deal with compacted soil without digging. When you work with plants and soil life, you can turn compacted soil into healthy soil. Let’s dive into how to do this.

3 Common Practices to Avoid if You Want to Support Wildlife

You want to cultivate abundance in a way that can support wildlife and heal the living world around us. But have you ever wondered if there are practices you take for granted that are actually harming wildlife instead? The truth is that there are a number of common practices that end up hurting the wildlife, […]

Get started with Osoberries (Indian plum)

Usher in Spring with Osoberry (Indian Plum)

Late winter and early spring can be fairly dreary here in western Washington. But Osoberries (Indian plum) brighten up the grey rainy days with their bright green leaves and white flowers that show up before most plants have woken up. Keep reading to learn how you can add this great native plant to your property […]

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