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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


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 Catsear Flower
No, it's not a dandelion! Catsear (Hypochaeris radicata), also commonly known as false dandelion, spotted catsear, and hairy cat's ear...
Katie Burnham
Aug 10, 20243 min read


Creative Ways to Keep Your Garden Thriving Through the Winter Months
Winter is in full swing here in the Pacific Northwest and as I sit in my kitchen, drinking tea, curled up in a quilt, and warmed by the wood
Katie Burnham
Jan 1, 20236 min read
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