Watson’s also has locations in Federal Way and Puyallup. The Bark & Garden Center sign on Harrison Avenue in west Olympia announcing that Watson’s is “coming soon.” rboone@theolympian.com ...

Dr. Maggie Brown-Bury advises pet owners to reconsider letting their dogs go off-leash in the woods, if they see bear droppings. (Submitted by Dr. Maggie Brown-Bury) A little dog took on a mamma ...

Dogs, in a way, are "multilingual"; humans who speak different languages have come up with different ways to represent the sounds dogs make. So if you talk about how dogs say "woof" in a non ...

The type of cinnamon sold as “cinnamon” in the United States refers to Cassian cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum), which is typically cheaper. According to a 2022 review investigating cinnamon ...

Willow bark has similar properties to aspirin and has been used historically for pain relief. It’s available as a supplement in various forms, but it isn’t regulated. The research on its ...

The Tabebuia tree's bark is highly resistant to rotting, mold, and other common tree pathogens (bacteria, viruses, or other tiny organisms that may cause disease). These properties may or may not ...

Essential oils are distilled plant extracts that maintain their fragrance and potentially offer health benefits. They are sometimes used in complementary and alternative medicine to support certain ...

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.