March is the first month of Spring and the last month of Winter, often shifting between these two seasons at the drop of a hat. As new life emerges from the ground, this is a great time to do some...
March in the Garden
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The Perfect Rose for Every Garden Style
Roses are the quintessential garden plant, captivating us with their luscious petals and their intoxicating fragrance. Roses available today have a wealth of delights to offer the modern gardener....
February in the Garden
The month of February delivers unpredictable weather, but fortunately there are always plenty of sun breaks! Be ready to jump in the garden when conditions are right to refresh color or add some...
January Gardening Tasks: Monthly To-Do List
January in the Pacific Northwest is the first full month of winter and is a time of rest and dormancy. Houseplants take center stage this month by providing us with much needed greenery and new...
How to Support Pollinators in Fall & Winter
A well-planned pollinator garden can help support native bees and other pollinators by providing critical food and habitat during the winter. Many pollinators hibernate (in our gardens) through the...
Our Favorite Trees, Shrubs & Vines for Fall Color in the Landscape
What's the best part about fall? Some may say it's the pumpkin lattes and comfort food, the cozy scarves and boots, or the crisp air and refreshing rain showers...the list goes on and on. We may be...
Pruning 101: Tools, Techniques & Timing
When a plant needs pruning, some gardeners blindly whack while others timidly snip, but once you gain the knowledge and confidence, you'll be a proficient pruner in no time! Before deciding when to...
Summer Harvest Tips & Fall to Winter Vegetable Gardening
Late summer can be a tricky time in the garden—some crops are still producing while others are winding down. Should you keep coaxing those plants along, or clear the bed and start fresh? In this...
Growing Succulents Indoors & Outside
Succulents come in all shapes and sizes and are generally grouped into two categories: winter hardy and annual (NOT winter hardy). The world of hardy succulents is full of weird and wonderful...
20 Questions & Answers for Extreme Heat Recovery in the Garden
Looking to help your garden with heat recovery for plants? We've received quite a few questions during the recent heatwave about how to revive stressed plants, and we are more than happy to help!...
Gardening With Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo)
Heavenly Bamboo, a.k.a. Nandina, is a commonly used evergreen shrub for northwest landscapes. It has earned its reputation as low maintenance by being adaptable to a range of soils and sun exposure,...
How to Grow Edible Plants in Containers
If you’re an urban gardener, container-grown edibles may be your best chance to raise food crops at home. Growing food in containers requires less weeding and digging and is a great alternative for...