Winter is the ideal time to cut and chip infected wood to freeze larvae. With the Farmer’s Almanac predicting possibly colder-than-normal temps for January and February in the Northwest, now in late December is the perfect time to take the …
Prevent Pine Bark Beetle Spread: Time to Remove Infected Trees Read more →
Pine Bark Beetles are emerging early for the 2024 season. Time to protect your trees!
If you notice the needles on a ponderosa tree looking yellowish, is it normal or a beetle attack? Take a closer look at all the needles to inspect for the following signs: If the answer to both questions is yes, …
This year I purchased 75 trees and shrubs from the Spokane County Tree Sale. My typical helpers were all busy this year, so I had to plant everything myself. Did it in two days! I’m experimenting with Grand Fir and …
of the Woods Rose gives ode to meadows, honey, and fruit notes. It is also called wild rose or mountain rose, and is a shrub growing up to 5 feet tall. It sometimes forms nearly impenetrable thickets and is found …
As you pass by them, the strong sweet and spicy fragrance Read more →
it’s poisonous to animals and a noxious weed. Ragwort appears to be everywhere this year. It contains alkaloids that are toxic to cattle, horses, dogs, and cats. In susceptible animals, the toxins cumulatively cause irreversible liver damage. The toxic properties …
Nothing says Spring like the yellow flowers of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot as they burst into full color. The name Arrowleaf Balsamroot comes from the leaf shape (Arrowleaf) and the fragrant resin in the roots that smells like balsam fir (balsamroot).
It’s late April, and the Western Serviceberry’s are in full bloom on the Saltese. Yes, that is the remains of an old truck. There are a few of those around as well, but they don’t bloom.
Each spring the Spokane County Conservation District hosts a native tree and shrub seedling sale for conservation purposes such as wildlife habitat, windbreaks, hedgerows, reforestation and stream enhancement. They can also be used for home and garden projects. The trees …
Beetles are devastating the forests in North America. The beetles have now reached the Ponderosa Pine trees in the Saltese Area and are beginning to cause destruction. I am very concerned that left unchecked, the beetle will destroy many of …