When we moved into our beach cottage, I didn’t know much beyond how to pull a weed by the root and arrange flowers in a pot. Starting a garden felt like a whole other language. It took years and a lot of trial and error before things started clicking. I learned from mistakes more than…
Every season teaches you something. Sometimes it’s a pleasant surprise, like a variety you almost didn’t plant that outperformed everything else. Sometimes it’s a hard-won lesson, like the summer I lost a round to plants to root rot because I assumed wilting in a heat wave always meant dehydration. Either way, those experiences are some…
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look dull or lifeless. With the right winter-blooming plants and shrubs for Zone 8, you can enjoy color, texture, and even fragrance outdoors during the coldest months of the year. Here in the Pacific Northwest, winter doesn’t usually bring deep snow, but it does bring…
Have you ever dreamed of growing a beautiful cutting garden but aren’t quite sure where to start? Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a smoother experience, these cut flower garden ‘dos and don’ts’ will help you avoid common mistakes and set you up for success! There’s nothing quite like stepping into your garden…
Are you already dreaming about spring blooms? February gardening in the Pacific Northwest may not feel like gardening season just yet, but it’s one of the most important months for setting your garden up for success. Between heavy rain, lingering cold, and the occasional snowstorm, February can be challenging, but there’s still plenty you can…
Are you thinking about growing your first cut flowers from seed, but not quite sure where to begin? Learning how to grow cut flowers from seed is a gratifying way to start a flower garden, and it opens the door to far more variety than you’ll ever find at a garden center. Starting a cut…