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
Not sure which flowers to deadhead in June? Learn what to trim, what to leave alone, and how deadheading can keep your garden blooming longer in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
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