Dig Deeper: What's in Your Soil (And What It's Missing)
Devin DayPublished on: 07/05/2026
A practical guide to garden soil for PNW and Mountain gardeners: soil biology, the 14 essential nutr
Skills & How-ToSoil & CompostingSeasonal Guides
Devin Day
Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil Amendments
Devin DayPublished on: 01/05/2026
Learn how to amend your soil with compost, manure, and organic fertilizers. Practical timing tips, application rates, and how to avoid over-amending.
Seasonal PreparednessSkills & How-ToVegetable GardeningSoil & CompostingSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides
How to Get Rid of Slugs, Beetles & Other Spring Garden Pests in the Pacific Northwest
Devin DayPublished on: 19/03/2026
How to get rid of slugs, aphids, flea beetles, and other spring garden pests in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain regions. Practical product recommendations and region-specific tips from your local Country Store.
Skills & How-ToPest & Disease ControlSeasonal Guides
Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring Hits
Devin DayPublished on: 05/03/2026
This article guides Pacific Northwest and Mountain-region gardeners through the key March tasks — finishing dormant spray and pruning before the window closes, starting seeds indoors based on your region, and direct-sowing cold-hardy crops outdoors if you're in Western Washington. It also covers hardening off early indoor starts and what's still too early to rush.
Seasonal PreparednessVegetable GardeningSeed StartingSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides