Did you know that the average growing period for most sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) is 85 – 95 days? (This also happens to be a little shorter than the duration between today and November 5, 2024, the date of our next presidential election). If you’d like to grow good things for our community this season, there’sContinue reading “Plant hope this season”
Author Archives: Dawnn Rabinovich Meiers, Psy.D.
Got stress? Consider a therapeutic garden.
If I asked you to picture a therapeutic garden, what comes to mind? Some of us might imagine an open, accessible space bordered with beds of flowers; raised containers constructed with diverse bodies in mind; or a medical center atrium filled with plants to provide respite to staff and patients. During my recent trip toContinue reading “Got stress? Consider a therapeutic garden.”
Herb of the month: Borage
Botanical name: Borago officinalis An easy, fast-growing annual herb distinguished by its fuzzy, prickly leaves and bright blue flowers; also known as starflower. Fun fact that I just learned from the NW Horticultural Society: the nectaries in borage flowers are replenished every two minutes, which is a bonus for our bee friends! Suggested uses: culinary,Continue reading “Herb of the month: Borage”
Lavender Belle Farm 