Winter Wonders: Fascinating Plants of the Pacific Northwest As the winter months roll in, the Pacific Northwest transforms into a landscape of muted grays and deep greens. While many plants retreat into dormancy, there are still vibrant and hardy specimens that...
1. Choose the Right Spot Select a location with the appropriate light, soil, and space for your tree or shrub to thrive. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can damage the root system. 2. Prepare the Planting Hole Dig a hole that is twice as wide...
As the colder months approach, mulching your garden in the fall becomes crucial, especially in the Pacific Northwest where fluctuating temperatures and heavy rains can be harsh on plants. Mulching acts as a protective barrier, insulating the soil to maintain a...
A holiday favorite here at the Nursery from Toni Christianson's family recipe book... 1 1/3 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses (dark) 4 cups flour 4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 tsps cinnamon 2 tsps ginger Beat butter until soft and add sugar; add one...
A Favorite Nursery Tradition Annual Holiday Tea and A Visit with Father Christmas Saturday, November 30th Our Holiday Tea is full at this time As we approach the holiday season, we extend our appreciation to our customers by serving our traditional Holiday Tea. Our...
While it is not the ideal time to plant your roses, you can still plant during the summer months with adequate watering and care. To help your rose establish itself this summer, here are a few tips to follow: Choose the Right Time: Wait for a cooler week...
Rhododendrons come in such a wide variety of beautiful colors, but their flowering time only occupies about one-twelfth of the year. So why not choose Rhodies for their beautiful foliage, too? When selecting plants for a garden, it’s easy to be swayed by the...
The Adoring Sweet Pea Growing sweet peas in the Pacific Northwest offers a delightful experience for gardeners, thanks to the region’s cool, moist climate that suits these delicate flowers. To cultivate sweet peas successfully in the PNW, it’s essential to...
Now is the best time of year to plant fruit trees and berries. We have an incredible list this year, ranging from Goumies to espalier combo fruit trees. With a wide variety to choose from, we encourage you to browse our 2024 FRUIT TREE & SHRUB LIST to find the...
A - Acidic Soil: Soil with a pH below 7, common in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). B - Beneficial Insects: Predatory insects that help control pests naturally. C - Composting: Decomposing organic matter to create nutrient-rich soil. D - Drought-Tolerant: Plants...
We have proudly owned our business in the Skagit Valley for 33 years and in that time we have preserved multiple historic Skagit Valley buildings, hosted garden clubs, enjoyed Farm Bureau meetings, art shows, and celebrations. It is our strong recommendation that...
Adding a rose variety to your garden is an exciting process for gardeners. While so many of the new and returning varieties have exquisite blooms, and wonderful fragrances, choosing unique rose characteristics, such as specific growth habits and...
Winter gardening in the Pacific Northwest requires some attention even during the colder months, and we suggest taking on a few garden projects this winter. Now is an excellent time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs while they are dormant. Be cautious not to...
The Enduring Daffodil In the Nursery business, we measure the seasons and the years by weather that is not average. We remember Spring as pleasant or disastrously wet, Summer as hot and pleasant or disastrously wet, Autumn as warm and colorful or disastrously wet,...
Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Color A colorful spring garden of tulips and daffodils requires planning and planting in October and November. Our spring bulbs are arriving now and are available to purchase in the Garden Store where our selection will be at its very...
Now through the end of March is the best time to buy fruiting, flowering, or shade trees and shrubs in bare root. What does purchasing bare root look like? In our south field, near the 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse, we have row after row of ornamental trees and shrubs,...
Harvest veggies year round! Now that days are getting shorter again, it is time to prep and plant your veggies for fall, winter, and overwintering harvest. In our mild climate (even with a winter like last year!) if you plant in August, you can enjoy your own...
Geraniums are here, which signals warm weather plants are starting to arrive in earnest. It's still too early to put them outside, though. Go by the weather, not the calendar, and be sure to wait until the evening temperatures are 50 degrees or so. Geraniums, or...
The spring peepers are singing, the robins are here. It can only mean one thing - our lovely Pacific Northwest spring is here! With it comes the arrival of the irresistible Pansies and Primroses, announcing the start of the Annual season. Our lowest priced annuals,...
Hello Rose enthusiasts and welcome to the 2023 rose season! Another wonderful year is ahead of us, full of new varieties to evaluate for our gardens. Much thanks to the tireless hybridizers out there in the world who do the splendid work of putting new roses...
Camellia sasanqua 'Pink-A-Boo' If you have been looking for a perfect shrub for your garden, look no farther than the Camellia. These hardy, low maintenance, evergreen shrubs look wonderful on their own or when paired with a companion plant to help create...
“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” — Jessica Harrelson Fall is the best time to shop for and plant your Spring blooming bulbs. Our Garden Store is overflowing with varieties of Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, Allium, Iris, and Snowdrops and these Fall...
Image by Evan Smith During summer, we set up a small table either inside the Garden Store or Primrose Antiques and place atop it fresh bunches of cut lavender into a basket with a sign that states: "Take A Bunch of Lavender, Leave a Poem." Today, we...
Not this year, deer. With their natural habitats shrinking, deer are becoming a way of life in many residential neighborhoods across the country. One of the best ways to mitigate the damage these herbivores do to herbaceous (and evergreen) plants is to...
The Vinery Open House Sunday, May 30, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are hosting the Vinery’s Open House on Sunday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attend the public opening of the Vinery and the first day of our new ‘Skagit Valley Farmers’ Market at...
The Vinery Open House & Skagit Valley Farmers Market Sunday, May 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. So many have been asking about the large structure across the north field from the Nursery. Because this picturesque structure was once a stationary pea...
Bringing the tropics up north! If you see a large palm tree in the Skagit Valley, it is most likely a Trachycarpus fortunei or Chinese Windmill palm tree. A hardy evergreen species from the Arecaceae family, it is native to parts of China and regarded as drought...
RentMasonBees.com Mason Bees are amazing pollinators and kids love to watch these friendly non-stinging bees work. Learn about three main varieties of solitary bees and how you can help support them and all pollinators by keeping a bee-friendly environment that...
It's exhilarating to be outdoors gardening again! Were you one of the many new gardeners or gardening families that got your hands in the dirt last year to raise homegrown vegetables? If you're like the rest of us who got "bitten by the bug," you've been making...
Throughout the Month of April Bloom updates (according to Mother Nature) found at tulipfestival.org We have 350 acres of tulips between RoozenGaarde, Tulip Valley Farms, and Tulip Town that create the spectacular tulip festival experience we have enjoyed for...
