by Lilian Taft | May 22, 2019 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Here at Walt’s Organic Garden Center, our first response to aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew is always to grab the spray bottle of diluted neem oil to control the pests. However, we recently started carrying neem cake, which is the byproduct when...
by Walt Benecki | Feb 12, 2018 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Walt’s Organic is opening in its new location on March 1st! Our new address is 2209 West Elmore Street Seattle, WA 98199 [Google Map] (in the Interbay Neighborhood) Please come down for a Grand Reopening Celebration! Join us all weekend long to toast to our permanent...
by Walt Benecki | Jul 27, 2017 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Hello Valued Customer, This is the last week to visit us in our Ballard location. Please come on down and enjoy some great savings. Seeds are 50% off. Everything else is 15% off! We have 4” herb, flower and veggie starts as well as fertilizer and soil amendments. We...
by Walt Benecki | Apr 28, 2017 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Are Arborvitae able to be shaped this time of year. In addition, when is the best time to shape dwarf boxwood. ~Anonymous October 18, 2016, Seattle, WA Firstly, as a graduate of the Master Pruner Seminar Series at Plant Amnesty, I feel obligated to advise against...
by Walt Benecki | Apr 28, 2017 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Sword ferns Polystichum munitum are a native plant here in the Pacific NW. They are extremely hardy with an expansive root system making them indespensible in soil stabilization projects. A usually evergreen fern that integrate nicely into modern and rustic...
by Walt Benecki | Feb 24, 2016 | blog, Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
Recently received an email from a customer that was inquiring about amending the soil for her roses with oyster shell. Here is my reply (looking for other thoughts here): “Yes, Oyster Shell Flour (or crushed oyster shell) adds calcium and helps raise soil pH. ...
