Discover spring gardening tips and inspiration. From selecting the best spring-blooming plants and starting seeds to soil preparation and pest management, we provide everything you need to kickstart your gardening season.
June is here, bringing gorgeous garden blooms and signaling that summer is approaching. The Pacific Northwest region has plenty of gardening tasks and tips to remember. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, I’ve got some June gardening tips and to-dos for your garden. The days are getting warmer and longer. June is…
Are you ready to return to the garden and get your hands dirty again? In this post, I’ll share the essential projects on your spring gardening checklist to work on now so your summer garden will thrive. Hello Spring! It’s that magical time of year when the garden starts to wake up from its long…
Did you know that dividing your dahlia tubers every year has many benefits? I’ll show you my process for dividing dahlia tubers in the spring and explain the advantages of splitting these dahlia root clumps annually. Dividing your dahlia bulbs every year is essential to get the most beautiful flowers and best results from your…
Are you growing tulip bulbs in the garden this spring? This garden guide has everything you need to know about growing and caring for tulips. Tulip flowers are one of my favorite symbols of spring, with their vibrant colors and uniquely shaped blooms. I love them so much that I decided to grow them in…
Have you considered growing gorgeous snapdragon flowers from seed in your garden? This guide walks you through the essential steps of sowing and germinating snapdragon seeds indoors, transplanting them into the garden, caring for them, and harvesting the gorgeous flowers throughout the growing season. Snapdragons (antirrhinum majus) are excellent cut flowers known for their vivid…
Have you dreamed of having a garden full of fragrant sweet pea flowers? I’ll share my tips on sowing sweet pea seeds indoors, transplanting the young plants into the garden, and caring for these beautiful blooms throughout their growing season. I have grown sweet peas in my cut flower garden for years and love them…