Grassroots Gardening

02/09/2025

Apples and Pears and Asian Pears need pruning. Peaches need the dead wood out. Wait until Plums lose their petals. Don't prune your cherries. You are welcome.

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08/05/2023

Always trust a nursery with bees on the plants. . Belfair

02/24/2022

why is it still winter? Hope your garden is still sleeping. My bulbs are blooming. Dang .warm up a bit would ya Mother Nature.

05/21/2021

Still looking for summer help. $15 per hour to start. 18-24 hours per week, maybe more. I will train you in pruning, w**d identification and plant identification. message me here

05/12/2021

We are looking for a part time gardener to work with me. 18 hours a week through August. Starting wage $15 and goes up DOE. Come work in some beautiful gardens.

04/03/2021

wow it is spring 2021 now. Where did 2020 go? Bulbs are up, most of the winter and spring pruning is finished. So much more to do in the gardens. Happy Planting

11/13/2020

Autumn is heading into winter. Most of the leaves have fallen. The gardens are resting. We are doing fall clean ups and dodging rain drops. Stay warm as we go into the dark of winter. Solstice will be here before we know it. The return of light

05/08/2020

thought we would go back to work on May 5. Here was the response from the State on May 6th:


Thank you for your inquiry concerning landscaping and the Safe Start Washington plan. Landscapers are part of phase 1 of the policy plan but activities cannot resume until industry-specific guidance and safety criteria is provided. We expect this information to be provided very soon.

Please learn more about the governor’s phased approach for reopening businesses and resuming activities not authorized under Proclamation 20-25: https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-signs-new-covid-19-order-for-phased-re-opening-of-washingtons-economy-ad5ea919ab56

Note that this phased approach may be adjusted as the pandemic evolves. We are working hard to provide helpful and accurate information and guidance to ensure workplace safety and public health are maintained.

Stay updated on information, news, proclamations and resources at this link: https://www.coronavirus.wa.gov/news

Safe Start is a data-driven plan that includes regional variances based on population and low COVID-19 counts.

04/29/2020

Sadly, I thought we would be back to work:
Is landscape construction allowed?
For purposes of the April 24, 2020, construction memo, contracted landscape construction projects are treated identically to structural projects. Landscape construction includes the installation of greenery and hardscape but does not include routine outdoor maintenance like mowing and w**ding by professionals.
Outdoor maintenance by a professional is still permitted if needed to prevent damage or spoliation.
Why is other landscape work treated differently?
The landscaping sector more broadly is under consideration for the next phases of reopening. Landscaping connected to construction projects may be necessary to complete current contracts, so is contemplated under the construction Phase 1 plan.