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
A dry window runs Sun–Tue (cool nights, highs in the low 50s), then light drizzle Wed–Fri and heavier, windier rain on Saturday. Handle frost-prone and movable jobs in the next couple of days and get broad cleanup done before the wet, windy weather arrives Saturday.
Move tender container plants into shelter.
Drain and store hoses; protect outdoor faucets.
Finish planting bulbs while ground is workable.
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.
