By John Christianson We are fortunate to be able to offer the finest fruit trees in the country, grown right here in the Skagit Valley. The W.S.U. Mount Vernon Research Station has trialed hundreds of fruit tree varieties over the years to suggest the best...
Q: Hi John, Do you use pesticides especially neonics in growing your plants? Thank you. Karen G., email inquiry A: Dear Karen, In answering your question, it requires a more detailed response since it is a complicated answer. Our approach to dealing with...
Q: Hi John, What is the appropriate date to plant tomatoes outside? Thank you, Sandra, Anacortes, WA A: Dear Sandra, With temperatures still in the 40's at night, tomato plants are best planted at the end of May when all probabilities of cold have passed, or...
Today's "Ask John"question from a call-in customer: Q: Hi John, I planted this tree last summer. It was leafed out and appeared healthy last year. It grew buds earlier this spring but now the buds look like they are getting hard and dying? Just noticed recently...
