The Field Brief
Seasonal intelligence and timing updates for Western Washington. Spray schedules, pest lifecycles, cultural practices — the regional detail that national guides leave out.
Calibrated to Your Part of the Region
The Field Brief tracks growing degree days across seven weather stations from Olympia to Bellingham. Every issue tells you what's happening now and what's coming next, calibrated to your part of the Puget Sound lowlands, not a national average.
GDD-Based Spray Timing
Fungicide windows and dormant oil schedules triggered by growing degree day thresholds at your nearest station, not calendar dates.
Pest Emergence Alerts
Know when crawlers hatch, borers fly, and aphid populations spike. Each alert is tied to GDD accumulation so it lands on the right week for your area.
7-Station Comparison
Every issue includes a station-by-station breakdown of GDD, rainfall, and disease pressure so you can see how your area compares across the region.
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Seasonal scouting notes, timing updates, and the regional detail that national guides leave out. Delivered when it matters.
About the Author
Chris Welch is a horticultural consultant based in Western Washington. With fifteen years of experience in landscape health, pest management, and regional plant science, Chris writes the Field Brief to bridge the gap between national best practices and the unique needs of Pacific Northwest landscapes.