Nature's Cradle - Washington State

Nature's Cradle - Washington State We grow & sell organic fruit, vegetables, herbs, and several outdoor plants that thrive in the maritime Pacific Northwest, zone 8.

Nature's Cradle is an easily accessible acre in a designated area of urban growth. On our acre much of the local habitat remains intact, providing a cradle for nature to do what it does, naturally. Portions of the property are used to raise organic produce and perennials.

11/20/2025
Here we go Zone 8 gardeners!
01/30/2024

Here we go Zone 8 gardeners!

01/23/2022

Was a nice day to do more garden cleanup. Cut back tall ornamental Micanthus grass. Tomorrow cleanup continues in this North garden area. Last season a bunny enjoyed our pole beans, left us one healthy vine. Growing bush beans this year…bunny proofed this time.

I love the colors in Japanese willow Hakuro Nishiki. From what I’ve read willows are easy to propagate, in fact ‘willow ...
03/26/2021

I love the colors in Japanese willow Hakuro Nishiki. From what I’ve read willows are easy to propagate, in fact ‘willow water’ can be used to help establish plants, not just willows. I’m going to try propagating Hakuro Nishiki. Here’s some helpful info:

We have several of willows and would like to know if you can cut a branch and use that branch to start a new tree? Willow trees are some of the easiest plants to root. In fact, you can actually gro…

If you’re growing potatoes, it’s good to know the difference between ‘determinate’ and ‘indeterminate’ types (similar to...
02/28/2021

If you’re growing potatoes, it’s good to know the difference between ‘determinate’ and ‘indeterminate’ types (similar to tomatoes). This info is helpful:

Here we will tell you the list of determinate and indeterminate potato varieties. Depending on where you live, the potato might seem like the simplest and most straightforward of fibrous tubers. This delicious starch – since the potato is not a vegetable – has been a staple of European and Ameri...

Cornell University is another great resource for all you gardeners out there:
02/24/2021

Cornell University is another great resource for all you gardeners out there:

Your gateway to Cornell program resources relevant to gardening. Troubleshooting Food Gardening Lawns & Landscapes Pollinator Protection Composting Healthy Soil Gardening in a Warming World Invasive Species Site Design NY County Extension Gardening Resources

If you’re plotting out your vegetable garden for 2021, consider bamboo verticals for beans, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes ...
01/27/2021

If you’re plotting out your vegetable garden for 2021, consider bamboo verticals for beans, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes & more. Last year we harvested a LOT of bamboo & have several trimmed canes available (up to 2” thick & 12 feet tall). Message Kerry Maloy-Longhorn for more info.

05/01/2020

Happy May Day!

Cabbage, broccoli & cauliflower starts are in the ground and there’s nice weather in the forecast. In the bed to the lef...
04/14/2020

Cabbage, broccoli & cauliflower starts are in the ground and there’s nice weather in the forecast. In the bed to the left is kale & celery that over-wintered. We’re getting ‘er done, no thanks to COVID19!

Check around your yards for morel mushrooms. I found these beauties growing in cinder blocks along one of my gardens.
04/06/2020

Check around your yards for morel mushrooms. I found these beauties growing in cinder blocks along one of my gardens.

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