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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...

Garden Activities for February Least fun but very important: WEEDING – the pop weed (shot weed) is growing like crazy right now, best to get it out before it throws seeds everywhere. PLANTING – Around here we can plant most things for most of the year, as long as the ground is not frozen. It’s perfect timing for the bare...

Turning hard-to-care-for into happy-you-did Watson’s customers are generally a savvy lot. We aren’t surprised when people ask us for advice on caring for more temperamental houseplants. For home gardeners up for a little challenge, these hard-to-care-for plants are absolutely gorgeous and rewarding to grow. Most of the difficulty comes down to attention: these simply need a bit more of it;...

If you’ve resisted filling your home with plants because you’re worried about your furry friends getting into them, rest assured. Here is a list of pet-safe plants that you’re sure to love:   Pachira (Money Tree) Needs lots of light, up to full sun. Southern and Western exposure is ideal. Soil needs to dry thoroughly between watering. The leaves will...

Styling and creating elegant houseplant arrangements isn’t difficult once you understand the basic tenets of garden design. 

We brought in an unbelievable collection of houseplants that we have been eyeing for a long time for our Rare Houseplant Drop, on January 15th. The plants will be available online and in store at both locations – but be sure to shop this weekend as stock is limited for these rare plants.

How to Care for Living Christmas Trees   Choosing a live tree to decorate your home for the holidays is a great way to get the most out of your Christmas tree. By following these instructions, you will enjoy your tree to the fullest, both in your home and in your yard, for years to come!   🎄 Acclimatize your...

Fall is THE time to plant bulbs like Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus, Hyacinth, and many other spring-bloomers.     Many people also ask about summer-blooming bulbs, such as Dahlias, Lilies, and Gladiolus. Those varieties become available in the spring for planting.    Timing Tip  Bulbs get planted the season or so prior to their bloom-time. Or, another easy way is just to...

Hoy- Yeah! Everything you need to know about How to Care for Hoyas by Carly Aemmer The Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, or just simply Hoya has made an incredible bounce back in popularity the last few years. Many refer to this amazing blooming plant as “Grandma’s Plant,” which is no longer the case. The common names derive from the look and...

Hydrangeas are growing in popularity and for good reason. So we’ve put together the ultimate guide for how to care for hydrangeas. This includes choosing the correct hydrangea for your space, planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning and more. This guide has the basic information needed to get started. Choosing the Right HydrangeaFirst you need to choose the correct hydrangea based on...