I'm definitely not a green thumb.  About the only thing I can consistently keep green is the moss in my yard.  One of the advantages of living in Gig Harbor is our climate pretty much grows things on its own.  I have rhododendrons, roses, lavender, and other plants that I either don't know their names or can't spell and pronounce them that seem to grow year after year, regardless of my ignorance.  And blackberries?  I've got gorgeous, plump, sweet blackberries all around me and I don't have to do a thing!

Many of you are more serious about gardening, however, and may be looking for a place to get some answers.  For the first time in my 11 years here, I visited Peninsula Gardens this weekend.  I didn't go there to find plants or answers to my mole problems, I went there to see Ciscoe.  If you've never experienced Gardening with Ciscoe, I encourage you to click on the video below.  You can't help but laugh and become enthused about plants when you watch this guy.

Ciscoe was at Peninsula Gardens doing a live radio broadcast and seminar for local gardeners.  Not being a gardener myself, but just thinking Ciscoe is a great personality, I stopped by to take a visit.  Peninsula Gardens is HUGE.  I had no idea of how big of a nursery it was.  Every plant, gardening tool, water feature, statues, anything you want for your garden was there, as well as an Espresso and sandwich shop...you gotta love the Northwest! 

I wasn't able to talk with Ciscoe as the crowd was pretty good sized and they were actually charging to ask questions, so I didn't learn anything other than how big Peninsula Gardens is.  So if you're looking for gardening tips, this blog is the wrong place to visit.  Try visiting Ciscoe's website.  You'll find a lot more answers there than I could ever even make up.  If you're looking for a fun pick-me-up and you've never seen Ciscoe on TV, take a look at the video below.  You'll learn a cool trick for composting your food and yard scraps here in the Northwest and get a good laugh as well!