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What's that PNW Weed: Invasive Canada Thistle
Here in Western Washington, Canada thistle is ubiquitous along roadsides and in fields--thorny leaves and fluorescent purple flowers...
Katie Burnham
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Six Ways to Maintain Customers for a Predictable and Profitable Fine Gardening Business
When you maintain recurring clients, you guarantee yourself a predictable income. And providing recurring services to the same group of...
Katie Burnham
Sep 9, 202410 min read


The Art of Fine Gardening: Cultivating Beauty in Your Outdoor Space
Fine gardening is a densely planted, diversified garden that is selectively pruned, hand weeded, and top-dressed with compost.
Katie Burnham
Sep 9, 20244 min read


September Gardening Checklist
Knowing where to start in the garden can be a completely overwhelming feeling. There's so many weeds! There's too much to do! The grass...
Katie Burnham
Sep 6, 20248 min read


Six Ways to Get Your First Paying Clients as a Professional Fine Gardener
A few years ago I had a dream: to garden every day and somehow figure out a way to make money while doing it. And today, I can tell you...
Katie Burnham
Aug 27, 202413 min read


August Gardening Tips
Right this minute, it's already mid-August and I've only just now carved out a few minutes to peel off my gloves and put down my hand-hoe...
Katie Burnham
Aug 11, 20248 min read


What's that PNW Weed: Invasive Scotch Broom
Cytisus scoparius, more commonly known as Scotch broom or Scot's broom, is an invasive shrub from Europe in the Fabaceae family. Listed as a
Katie Burnham
Jul 21, 20244 min read
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