Monthly Archives: February 2019
- February 25, 2019
Another Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is officially in the books, with a surprising lesson on the importance of keeping things local. Check out Kirsten’s 2019 recap.
- February 25, 2019
When it comes to understanding the world of cedar, there are few people we trust more than “Mr. Cedar” himself, Paul Mackie. He’s been with the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association—known as the “voice of the cedar industry”—for more than two decades, working to represent quality cedar producers and educate others on all things cedar. In this series, he’ll share everything cedar-related, from what exactly western red cedar is to the difference between kiln- and air-dried lumber to installation best practice.
In this video, Paul discusses the following:
Kiln-Dried vs. Air-Dried Western Red Cedar
In the marketplace, western red cedar might be available unseasoned (or green), which means it hasn’t gone through a drying process—the moisture content of this wood could be up to 25 percent moisture. To finish the wood, it has to be at 20 percent moisture content or less, which is why drying is important. In some markets, material may be air-dried on racks or put on stickers in a
- February 18, 2019
Love to garden but don’t have a workstation to do so? This potting bench keeps everything neat and tidy and in one place, plus it’s small enough to fit just about anywhere—yards, garages, and patios included.
- February 18, 2019
We’re rounding up some of our all-time favorite outdoor and gardening-related projects which you can see (or chat with us about) at our NWFGF booth!
- February 18, 2019
Volunteers Joseph and Melissa Irons of Irons Brothers Construction share about their company's history with Rampathon and the positive impact they've experienced as a result.
- February 11, 2019
Have a green thumb but nowhere to flex it? This DIY vertical planter is the perfect solution for small-space dwellers looking to grow a garden.
