Spring is prime time for starting your outdoor planting. For gardeners who want to establish plants that return year after year, perennials are must-haves. Not all perennials endure equally, however. Better Homes and Gardens highlights 20 types that will add depth, interest, and longevity to the garden.
If you're interested in learning more about organic food and sustainable practices, look no further than Your Farm in the City: An Urban Dweller's Guide to Raising Food and Raising Animals (Black Dog & Leventhal), co-authored by the gardeners of Seattle Tilth (a local non-profit organization not to be confused with the restaurant Tilth) and Lisa Taylor, education program manager. The book is the urban farmer's guide to raising animals, composting, and growing and harvesting organic fruits and vegetables.
Seattle Tilth also hosts classes for kids and adults throughout the season, and the annual Edible Plant Sale will feature a wide selection of summer garden plants from regional growers. Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eastsiders can enjoy the Issaquah Edible Plant sale on Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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