Grow confidently in the Pacific Northwest.
Practical, seasonal guidance for real PNW gardens — cool springs, damp winters, dry summers, and imperfect soil included. Beginners welcome.
Updated regularly with seasonal advice, planting notes, and Pacific Northwest garden inspiration.
This week in the garden
Bellingham, WA forecast
Expect a wet stretch midweek with light drizzle Tue–Thu and the heaviest showers on Wednesday (Oct 28); Monday (Oct 26) and Saturday (Oct 31) look like the driest windows. Use those dry pockets for tasks that need workable soil or dry conditions; plan clean-up and water checks around the rainier days.
Plant spring bulbs.
Clear heavy leaf cover from lawns.
Apply a fall lawn feed.
In the garden this month
Time to tuck the garden in. Finish planting bulbs, mulch beds, and protect anything that freezes.
In the Pacific Northwest, one last November mow can benefit tall fescue lawns — if done right. Learn how to mulch leaves, protect roots, and prepare your grass for winter.
The garden doesn’t sleep in November — it just slows down. Lettuce and spinach bring quiet joy to the rainy season in this gentle PNW planting guide.
Discover the best fall cover crops for Pacific Northwest vegetable gardens, when to plant them, and how to improve your soil naturally over winter.
Confused by frost dates in the Pacific Northwest? This gentle guide explains PNW first and last frost, microclimates, and what to plant when.
