The Westside Gardener Helping the Maritime Pacific Northwest gardener plant, grow, and harvest their garden - twelve months a year! http://westsidegardener.com Garden tasks for December/January Lettuce, spinach, and mustard can all be started indoors. Remember that mustard is photoperiodic, so don't set the timer on your lights for too long of a "daylength"! http://westsidegardener.com/quick/timetable.html#january December/January

Lettuce, spinach, and mustard can all be started indoors. Remember that mustard is photoperiodic, so don't set the timer on your lights for too long of a "daylength"!

]]> Pierce Conservation District native plant sale The 17th annual Pierce Conservation District native plant sale is underway! http://westsidegardener.com/ Drumheller Fountain photo update A number of people prefer the original (color) version of my Drumheller photo, so I've added it to the page as well. Take a look, and let me know which version you prefer! http://westsidegardener.com/photos/drumheller.html Photo: Drumheller Fountain It isn't a garden photo in any way, shape, or form - but I am really pleased with this. http://westsidegardener.com/photos/drumheller.html From the Mailbag: What's eating my rhododendron? My friend Sarah is vexed by the phantom notches appearing on her rhody leaves. http://westsidegardener.com/articles/2007/mailbag_rhody.html New Vegetable Seedling Photographs We've added some new images to the gallery, and more are on the way! http://westsidegardener.com/guides/seedlings/index.html Midsummer Garden Notes Random thoughts while I'm taking a break from planting and weeding... http://westsidegardener.com/articles/2007/midsummer_garden_notes.html Video tutorial: Transplanting tomatoes Our first foray into video demonstrates how to transplant your tomatoes into your garden. http://westsidegardener.com/video/transplanting_tomatoes.html Photo: Bumblebee flying over rhododendron This photo was harder to get than you might think. http://westsidegardener.com/photos/bee_and_rhody.html More evidence that you shouldn't throw away your old seeds... This year, one of my babies is somewhat special. http://westsidegardener.com/index.html A Wiseguy's Secret to Successful Transplanting A simple tip that'll help your transplants survive (but don't tell anyone you heard it from me). http://westsidegardener.com/articles/2007/successful_transplanting.html Photo: Gravenstein apple blossoms I liked the way the sun was shining through the petals! http://westsidegardener.com/photos/gravenstein_blossoms.html A Late Blight Myth Knowledge is Power. http://westsidegardener.com/articles/2007/late_blight_myth.html