Sam Says – May 2018

by | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sam Says for May 2018 – Keep your suet feeders filled. Many parenting birds will bring their young near the feeder to feed them. – Prune azaleas, rhododendrons, lilac, forsythia and other early blooming shrubs after they bloom. – This month is a good...

Sam Says – April 2018

by | Mar 30, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sam Says for April 2018 - Both Washington State and National Arbor Day will be celebrated this month. Washington Arbor Day is Wednesday April 11th, and National Arbor Day is on Friday, April 27th. These are especially good days to plant a tree or a shrub if your...

Sam Says – March 2018

by | Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sam Says for March 2018:  -Watch for new growth on perennials and bait for slugs, if necessary. - Orchard Mason Bees will be out this month. Make sure you have trees and shrubs in bloom and a shallow water source available to them. Your new, clean tubes should be in...

Sam Says – February 2018

by | Feb 9, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sam Says for February 2018 – Get ready to garden.  Start cool season crops from seed indoors this month (Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peppers and Tomatoes). – Summer flowering bulbs can be...

Sam Says – January 2018

by | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sam Says for January 2018 o  If it snows – especially heavy wet snow – prevent limb breakage by knocking snow off early.  Evergreen magnolias, pyramidal cedars, arborvitaes and sweet gum trees are most vulnerable. o  Prune off dead flower stems on Sedum Autumn...

Sam Says – December 2017

by | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

Sam Says for December 2017 Don’t forget to spend your ValNur PLANT BUCKS before the Nursery closes on Sunday, December 24th, 2017. Don’t know about our customer rewards program? Give us a call at 360-779-3806. Remember the humming birds. Anna’s humming bird rarely...