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The few last blossoms on a rosebush at Edwards Nursery in Moses Lake Wednesday. Owner Karen Edwards said she doesn’t remove the last blossoms, but leaves them to generate rose hips, which help protect the plant in the winter.

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Weather wise: Caring for plants over the winter
November 27, 2021 1 a.m.

Weather wise: Caring for plants over the winter

MOSES LAKE — When winter weather arrives, outdoor potted plants need some attention if they are to survive through the winter. But not all plants will need the same kind of care, according to Karen Edwards, owner of Edwards Nursery in Moses Lake, for more than 40 years.