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].


Fall garden classes at Sunnyside Nursery

Published on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Steve Smith

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All classes are free and take place Saturday mornings at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd. in Marysville. Call (425) 334-2002 to register, or see www.sunnysidenursery.net.



Vegetables in Fall--Use, Storage and New Plantings: Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Gain expert guidance from regionally recognized culinary gardeners, Mary Ann and Andy Sudkamp, on how to enjoy your homegrown bounty year-round.

Landscaping Simplified: Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Whether renovating or starting from scratch, be ready to learn with landscape professional Sheri Lee Aspen of SLJ Designs. She'll cover fundamentals, discuss common 'problem' areas and answer questions.

Understanding Pruning, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Join 'The Whistling Gardener' for a morning jam-packed with pruning know-how and arm yourself with the knowledge of how to prune correctly and the confidence to enjoy doing it.

Growing interest in your garden all year-round
Tue, Dec 13, 2011

Steve Smith provides another installment of "Boring-Yard Busters" for December.

Chores to tackle on the next 'nice day'
Wed, Nov 30, 2011

Gardening in winter can be a challenge, but nature waits for no season.

Wake up your November garden
Wed, Nov 16, 2011

More ideas for Boring Yard Busters.

Fall is a time for gardeners to take action
Tue, Nov 1, 2011

No frost on the ground yet, but there's lots to do to prepare for cold weather.

Boring yard busters for October
Tue, Oct 18, 2011

October 'To-Do' List
Tue, Oct 4, 2011

Bust that boring yard with Steve's plant tips
Wed, Sep 21, 2011

September's checklist will yield results
Tue, Sep 6, 2011

The beginning of fall doesn't mean the end of gardening enjoyment.

No excuse for a boring August garden
Wed, Aug 24, 2011

Steve Smith offers his suggestions for summer boring yard-busters.

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.