Steve Smith The Whistling Gardener

by Steve Smith


Steve Smith is owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, located at 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., and a respected local expert on all things horticultural. You can reach Steve at 425-334-2002 or by e-mail at [email protected].


Wed, Jul 27, 2011 

 

Yes, Virginia, it's okay to plant in August

A foolproof checklist for successful summer planting.

Tue, Jul 12, 2011 

 

Don't settle for a boring yard this summer

Planting choices abound for the warm weather months.

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 

 

July to-do list: weed, feed and prune

Wed, Jun 1, 2011 

 

A June checklist of sorts

There's still 120 days of growing season before fall, so don't wait another minute to get started in the garden.

Thu, May 19, 2011 

 

Words of wisdom from the garden

Don't write off this year's growing season just yet.

Tue, May 3, 2011 

 

What to get Mom for her special day

Wed, Apr 20, 2011 

 

The weather may stink, but not your garden

Look for fragrance in your garden during April.

Tue, Apr 5, 2011 

 

Things to do, plants to try

A few chores get your lawn and garden on the right path for growth.

Tue, Mar 22, 2011 

 

Spring is in the air, despite evidence to the contrary

The first day of spring has finally come, and maybe the weather will decide to catch up.

Wed, Mar 9, 2011 

 

Random thoughts for mid-March

This is about as focused as I can get until the weather warms up a bit.

Wed, Feb 23, 2011 

 

Time to get it into gear

Spring will be here before we know it, so better get busy now.

Wed, Feb 9, 2011 

 

Conifers: The guardians of winter gardens

Evergreens add structure and stability while providing color and texture.

Just say 'no' to boring gardens

Create year-round interest with these tips.

Wed, Jan 26, 2011 

 

Steve's 'State of the Garden' address

The Whistling Gardener looks back at 2010, forecasts for 2011.

Wed, Nov 3, 2010 

 

November gardening checklist - part one

Prepare for winter now to outsmart Mother Nature.

Tue, Oct 19, 2010 

 

Getting gardens ready for winter

Cover, mulch and prepare for the cold days ahead.

Thu, Oct 7, 2010 

 

Camellias are hard to beat for fall blooms

Muster up some excitement and add this hardy fall and winter bloomer to your garden.

Tue, Sep 21, 2010 

 

What makes you think of fall?

Wed, Sep 8, 2010 

 

September checklist may keep your mind off the weather

Try to keep it dry.

Fall garden classes at Sunnyside Nursery


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Yes, Virginia, it's okay to plant in August
Wed, Jul 27, 2011

A foolproof checklist for successful summer planting.

Don't settle for a boring yard this summer
Tue, Jul 12, 2011

Planting choices abound for the warm weather months.

July to-do list: weed, feed and prune
Wed, Jun 29, 2011

A June checklist of sorts
Wed, Jun 1, 2011

There's still 120 days of growing season before fall, so don't wait another minute to get started in the garden.

Words of wisdom from the garden
Thu, May 19, 2011

Don't write off this year's growing season just yet.

What to get Mom for her special day
Tue, May 3, 2011

The weather may stink, but not your garden
Wed, Apr 20, 2011

Look for fragrance in your garden during April.

Things to do, plants to try
Tue, Apr 5, 2011

A few chores get your lawn and garden on the right path for growth.

Spring is in the air, despite evidence to the contrary
Tue, Mar 22, 2011

The first day of spring has finally come, and maybe the weather will decide to catch up.

Random thoughts for mid-March
Wed, Mar 9, 2011

This is about as focused as I can get until the weather warms up a bit.

Time to get it into gear
Wed, Feb 23, 2011

Spring will be here before we know it, so better get busy now.

Conifers: The guardians of winter gardens
Wed, Feb 9, 2011

Evergreens add structure and stability while providing color and texture.

Just say 'no' to boring gardens
Wed, Feb 9, 2011

Create year-round interest with these tips.

Steve's 'State of the Garden' address
Wed, Jan 26, 2011

The Whistling Gardener looks back at 2010, forecasts for 2011.

November gardening checklist - part one
Wed, Nov 3, 2010

Prepare for winter now to outsmart Mother Nature.

Getting gardens ready for winter
Tue, Oct 19, 2010

Cover, mulch and prepare for the cold days ahead.

Camellias are hard to beat for fall blooms
Thu, Oct 7, 2010

Muster up some excitement and add this hardy fall and winter bloomer to your garden.

What makes you think of fall?
Tue, Sep 21, 2010

September checklist may keep your mind off the weather
Wed, Sep 8, 2010

Try to keep it dry.

Fall garden classes at Sunnyside Nursery
Wed, Sep 8, 2010