It is widely believed that the poinsettia (scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima) was brought to the United States from Mexico in the late 1820s by its namesake, Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first ambassador to Mexico — or, perhaps, his associates.
Garlic (Allium sativum) is among the oldest documented plants cultivated by man. The Sumerians carved recipes containing garlic on stone tablets 5,000 years ago, and it certainly was grown and used as both a food and medicine long before then.
Whether you are new to the Olympic Peninsula or a gardening novice, find out how to plant like a pro from Master Gardener Margery Whites as she offers “Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula” from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road.
The summer is starting to give way to the shorter days of fall. September brings cooler weather and eventually seasonal rains. Don’t be tricked by a little drizzle; continue to water until the rain returns in adequate quantity.