12 days of holiday gift-giving ideas for the gardener in your life VIEW
Your local independent nursery is the secret to one-stop shopping for all the gardeners and nature lovers on your gift list, from blooming bulbs to...
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GROW is “a dose of garden inspiration and information” appearing each week in Pacific NW magazine, written by Lorene Edwards Forkner and Colin McCrate.
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Seattle-area holiday garden displays cast a magical light on the darkness VIEW
Even when the weather outside is frightful, regional public gardens put on seasonal displays sure to cast a magical light on this darkest time of...
Fill your autumn garden — and your house — with these subtle plants VIEW
Outside in the garden or harvested for indoor décor, these plants add nuance and refinement, along with a hint of wildness, to the end of...
The legend behind the garden skeletons of ‘Miss Willmott’s Ghost’
The prickly legend behind the thistle 'Miss Willmott's Ghost', whose spectral skeletons are some of the most impressive remnants in our sodden October gardens.
Molbak’s Garden + Home will anchor the new Woodinville Gardens District
Molbak’s Garden + Home is growing again with the development of the Woodinville Gardens District, a new business and residential hub with gardens at its...
How to pick the best shade tree for your Pacific NW landscape VIEW
A deciduous shade tree earns its place in the landscape by lowering utility bills and adding beauty. Here's how to choose the right one for...
Planted this fall, these bulbs will energize your garden for years to come VIEW
From tiny blooms to garden stars, these long-lasting, so-called “minor” perennial bulbs complement familiar spring show ponies, like daffodils and tulips.
You'll never get rid of comfrey, so you might as well put it to use
Comfrey is rich in potassium, so you can exploit its hearty constitution and nutrient-rich leaves to feed flowers and fruits in your garden — for...
Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden VIEW
Now is a good time to examine your garden's soil, lightly stir the surface with a hoe or garden fork to break up any crusting,...
How to harvest the restorative, grounding benefits of gardening
Sue Stuart-Smith reveals how connecting with nature nourishes us, instilling a sense of shelter and safety even if (when) the world around us is fraught.