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Learn About Growing & Harvesting Potatoes in the Pacific Northwest     Growing potatoes in the Pacific Northwest is easy and rewarding. Potatoes are not only versatile in the kitchen, but are a ton of fun to grow in your own garden. There are many types of potatoes to try, if you only have a small space to dedicate to them,...

Learn About Growing & Harvesting Rhubarb from Maria Bertucci     Rhubarb is one of my favorite plants to grow and harvest in the Pacific Northwest. And let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the taste of homegrown rhubarb in a pie or jam. Trust me, once you start growing and cooking with rhubarb, you'll be hooked. Growing Rhubarb: ...

Learn About Cold Weather Veggies from Maria Bertucci     Many vegetables benefit from getting started in very early spring when the weather is cooler. Many more can be started after the summer solstice in order to hold them to harvest slowly throughout the fall, winter and earliest spring.  Here in the PNW we are lucky enough to have pretty mild...

Plant and enjoy the beauty of container gardens now. Then refresh! After a season, remove the plants from the containers and plant the tree, shrubs and perennials in the landscape and fill the container gardens with summer color!

Winter Hummingbird Food and Plant Options for the Pacific Northwest As gardeners in the Pacific Northwest, we know firsthand how important it is to provide food and shelter for our beloved hummingbirds during the winter months. These tiny birds are a joy to watch as they flit from flower to flower, and we can do our part to help them...

Let’s talk about one of the most beautiful and beloved plants in the Pacific Northwest, the camellia! Not only are they beautiful and low-maintenance, they’re also perfectly suited for our climate. Read on to find out more about why camellias make such great garden additions here in the PNW and how to care for them. Why Camellias Love the PNW...

Winter may be cold and dreary, but it doesn't have to be boring! Living in the Pacific Northwest, I've discovered the joy of planting hellebores, also known as the Lenten or Christmas Rose depending on bloom time.

Create space in the garden for winter blooms and color. Add foliage to light up and silhouette the grey Pacific Northwest Skies. Sasanqua Camellias brighten up winter days with showy flower during December and January. Season fragrances from Daphne and Dawn Viburnum fill the garden with aroma in late winter as textural shrubs and perennials fill the layers around unique...

Fall colors stylize and paint this garden design highlighted with Japanese Maples. Create a woodland walk with natural flagstone through the garden. Finish with a circular seating area with a surface of fine, crushed gravel to create the perfect spot to relax in the garden.   (3) A Japanese Maples Favorites for fall color, choose 3 different verities of Japanese...

When you take your garlic home Open your package immediately and inspect it. If you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to contact us! Leave bags open, and store your garlic in a dark and cool place until you are ready to plant. Don’t store them in plastic or in the refrigerator. Growing   Plant garlic two...

These tropical wonders, with their dinner-plate-sized blooms and tropical appearance, may seem like an impossibility in our perennial landscapes. The truth is, they’re astonishingly easy to grow!

Growing your own citrus can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only do you get a fruit producing tree, but you get intensely fragrant blossoms and an amazing patio plant for the warmer season that becomes a unique houseplant during the winter season. The most common method of growing citrus in PNW is a schedule of 3 seasons outdoors and...

Pollinator insects need your help! Pollinator populations continue to decline due to the increased use of agricultural pesticides, and supporting pollinators is one of the easiest and best ways to improve the health of your local ecosystem, increase biodiversity, and support food production. Unlike yellowjackets and wasps, which can be grumpy and aggressive, pollinator insects such as bees, butterflies and...

  Plant a container garden of herbs mixed with fruits for ingredients to make flavorful, healthy smoothies! Herb Smoothie Making Tips Herb leaves are packed with flavor. Don't overdo it!  Add a few leaves at a time and adjust to taste.  Grow your herbs and fruits organically or purchase organic ingredients to use.  Play with herb combinations for flavor, but...

Your favorite annuals, grown right here to our highest standards for 35 years and counting. Our homegrown plants are the bedrock of our business. Each year, for as long as anyone can remember, Watson’s has planted and nurtured popular annuals for our customers. And as we’ve grown, so has the space devoted to Watson’s Grown. We now boast 85,000 square...

Whether you are potting your very first houseplant or budgeting for a major landscaping project, everything begins— and can potentially end—with the soil. Here are the basics you need to know to have a successful season. Garden soil amendments Soil amendments maintain the integrity of your soil by adding valuable organic matter. This matter breaks down into humus (HYOO-məs)—the organic...

"The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world."- Michael Polllan Eat what you sow...

There’s nothing common about these classics Whether you’re overwhelmed by the choices, new to gardening, or just a fan of our blog (we don’t blame you), the following plants are the classics of the contemporary indoor garden—and not just in the Pacific Northwest.We’ve arranged this list with arrangements in mind. There’s no one right way to create a thoughtful and...