News ArchiveJan. 4, 2007
King County Noxious Weed Board meets Jan. 16 to discuss weed control list
County panel mulls changes to weed list as state requires control of 5 new weeds Oct. 17, 2007
Lend a hand digging local plants with King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program Jul. 11, 2007
King County promotes the importance of healthy soil
Construction standards improve soils, help preserve the environment Jun. 14, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
Rent-a-goats gain foothold
Critters grow popular in city as cheap, chemical-free way to clear vegetation Apr. 27, 2007
King County wants to rip out noxious weed problem by the roots
King County Noxious Weed Program offering free workshops for landowners Apr. 6, 2007
Spring gardening savings begin with Northwest Natural Yard Days Apr. 5, 2007
Home gardeners can lend a hand to Hmong flower farmers Mar.15, 2007
Learn to create low maintenance, natural landscapes Feb. 27, 2007
Save the environment one plant at a time King County Exhibit - Northwest Yard and Garden Show Jan. 3, 2007
King County’s noxious weed board meets Jan. 17; Noxious weed list could grow by three Dec. 20, 2006
Become an expert in the field of waste prevention
Register now for King County’s ‘Master Recycler Composter’ Program in 2007 Nov. 20, 2006
Free natural yard care workshop for landscapers Nov. 30 Nov. 14, 2006
Naturescaping workshops, native plant salvage in December Oct. 18, 2006
Give a plant a new chance at life with King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program Oct. 11, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Low-impact methods have high impact on ecosystems
Rain barrels, green roofs play a key role in saving orcas Oct. 11, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Toxic stormwater is one of the Sound's biggest threats
Knowledge goes only so far in controlling polluted runoff King County Parks Greenhouse/Nursery
Serving government agencies King County wins "Best of Web" award
Citation is one of five for online excellence, including an award for our Northwest Native Plant Guide. Aug 8, 2006
King County wins national honors for creative and innovative programs
National Association of Counties cites three outstanding King County programs July 18, 2006
King County in a race against the clock to stop the spread of toxic tansy ragwort June 17, 2006
External link, Seattle P-I
Going native - NW Gardens (scroll down to view) June 14, 2006
King County offers noxious weed workshop to Vashon property owners, June 27 May 30, 2006
King County offers noxious weed workshops May 26, 2006
Community garden plots available for rent at King County's Marymoor Park May 25, 2006
King County Parks renting garden plots at Kent May 2, 2006
External link, King County Journal
9 noxious weeds: pretty, but dangerous: County asking for public's help to wipe them out May 1, 2006
King County encourages gardeners to 'go native'
New online native plant guide highlights Native Plant Appreciation Week May 1, 2006
King County encourages landowners to get a jump on noxious weeds Apr. 20, 2006
Spring savings helps local residents go natural Natural Yard Care Guide
Learn the 5 steps: - Build Healthy Soil
- Plant right for your site
- Practice smart watering
- Think twice before using pesticides
- Practice natural lawn care
Nov. 30, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
To free urban forests from invaders, some weigh ban on noxious plants Nov. 9, 2005
New Natural Gardening Show on KCTV
Easy care that's good for your yard and the environment Apr. 12, 2006
Help restore the Duwamish River this Earth Day
Volunteers can plant native vegetation at Duwamish Waterway Park, other areas Feb.7, 2006
Dig it: King County promotes ‘healthy soil'at Flower & Garden Show, Feb. 8-12 in Seattle Jan. 30, 2006
Flower & Garden Show: Experts to dish the dirt at King County 'healthy soil' booth Nov. 2, 2005
King County offers free naturescaping and plant salvage workshops How you can take part in helping the Duwamish
Events Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Oct. 24, 2005
King County offers Duwamish communities natural solutions to protect the waterway, enhance yards Oct. 12, 2005
Blooming deals found during fall planting promotions Plants of Washington
Burke Museum Herbarium
Plant Identification Key July 25, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Noxious -- or obnoxious -- county orders landowners to off invasive weeds July 14, 2005
Summertime noxious weed workshops offered throughout King County June 30, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Risk-to-salmon warnings on pesticides are upheld June 21, 2005
Learn how to fight green invaders
King County offers Noxious Weed Workshop for rural landowners June 6, 2005
Experiencing unwelcome guests in your garden? External link, Seattle Times
Embrace Brown
This summer, why not water down our perfect-lawn ambitions? May 9, 2005
County noxious weed specialists on the look out for infestations of the worst plant invaders April 16, 2005
External link: Tacoma News Tribune
Saving up for those not-so-rainy summer days April 15, 2005
National response to a locally growing threat
Strange Days on Planet Earth April 14, 2005
Seattle and King County unveil 'Natural Yard Care Smart Watering for Dry Times Tool Kit' March 25, 2005
King County offers free Naturescaping and Plant Salvage Workshops Water Conservation Tips March 9, 2005
Weeds, Gardens, Manure and Crops, OH MY! March 9, 2005
'Global warming-like' conditions prompt Sims to lay out King County's immediate, future water planning efforts
Executive says King County won't hesitate to enact drought-response plan Feb. 28, 2005
King County launches annual roadside weed control program
Request no herbicide spray with an agreement to maintain your roadside Jan. 12, 2005
Purchase of surplus county land to help farmers market, innovative ag projects sprout in Woodinville Nov 5, 2004
King County seeks volunteers to help salvage native plants near Redmond and give them new life Oct. 22, 2004
Popular garden plant invading county's natural areas, proposed for state's Noxious Weed List Sept. 24, 2004
Local farmers gearing up for King County Harvest Celebration Farm Tour 2004 Noxious Weed Board Meeting - October 20 Aug. 30, 2004
Sixth Annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour Announced Measuring for Results
Natural Resources and Parks Second Annual Performance Measures Report. Jul. 12, 2004
Natural Yard Care sprouts in more neighborhoods
Entire communities learning about environmentally safe, healthy practices Jun. 23, 2004
The Seattle Times Practical Gardener
Gardening wisely on the water's edge Living With Lakes
Hints for home landscape and garden Apr. 22, 2004
At Earth Day Expo, Sims urges residents to take personal action to protect the environment Mar.31, 2004
Bert the Salmon's birthday wish - practice natural yard care this spring Feb.9, 2004
King County's pesticide-free yard care message blossoms at Northwest Flower & Garden Show Northwest Gardening Connection
Learn how to design and care for your personal landscape naturally, with a focus on non-toxic best practices Jan. 28, 2004
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Federal pesticide ruling re-affirms King County's message promoting natural yard and garden care Jan.28, 2004
King County seeks volunteers to help salvage native plants near Newcastle and give them new life Jan. 23, 2004
Limits imposed on pesticides
Judge orders chemical-free buffers near streams to protect salmon Oct. 31, 2003
King County invites volunteers to salvage native plants Oct. 31, 2003
Naturescaping Workshop provides opportunity to create low-maintenance, enviro-friendly landscapes May 12, 2003
County seeks help to identify and eradicate invasive weeds - Garlic Mustard Keepin' up with the Joneses
Apr. 1, 2003
King County set to begin noxious weed surveys Mar. 20, 2003
Public Community Garden plots now available at Marymoor and North Green River parks Mar. 14, 2003
Natural Yard Care program takes root in 7 Puget Sound cities
Blossoming enthusiasm keeps King County's eco-friendly residential initiatives green and growing This Week:
Another award for a King County "show" garden
Feb. 7, 2003
(External Links, Seattle Post Intelligencer)
A call to clean up polluted runoff Help salmon by donating native trees and shrubs for restoration projects October 29, 2002
Innovative community teaching garden breaks ground Puget Sound Shoreline Stewardship Guidebook
Read ecologically friendly tips to help beach and bluff shoreline residents maintain their property. April 9, 2002
(external link, Seattle P-I)
City looks at ways to save water April 7, 2002
(external link, Seattle Times)
County's recycling effort goes organic April 3, 2002
(external link, Seattle P-I)
Weed-free lawns in Shoreline? Naturally
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