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.
Seasonal guidance, practical how-tos, plant spotlights, and thoughtful experiments for Pacific Northwest gardens
Wondering what to plant in March in Washington State? A practical Pacific Northwest gardening guide covering vegetables, flowers, herbs, and trees you can plant now — indoors and out.
Confused about pruning hydrangeas? Learn how to identify your type, when to prune, and exactly what to cut—without killing your plant. A simple, PNW-friendly guide.
Discover the magic of hellebores—the winter rose that blooms in the cold, feeds early pollinators, and brings year-round beauty to shade gardens.
A gentle Odd Garden guide to overwintering dahlias in the rainy PNW — including my own failed “leave them in the ground and hope” experiments — and how to dig, cure, store, and revive tubers for a better bloom next year.
A gentle guide to planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals — and how to blend them into a border that feels alive in every season.
Learn how to plant a layered spring “bulb lasagna” — a container filled with tulips, daffodils, crocus, and muscari that bloom in succession from February through May. A step-by-step guide with pastel varieties, planting depths, and an illustrated diagram from The Odd Garden.
