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 when to prune roses in Washington State? Here’s exactly when to prune roses in the Pacific Northwest — how to know it’s time, and how to prune with confidence.
Late winter and early spring are ideal for planting bare-root trees and shrubs in the Pacific Northwest. Learn when and how to plant for strong roots.
A quiet winter guide to pruning apple trees in the Pacific Northwest, with diagrams, common mistakes, and shaping for light and airflow.
Discover the quiet winter magic of witch hazel — a fragrant, cold-season bloomer that brightens the PNW garden and supports wildlife when it needs it most.
Discover why labeling every perennial, shrub, and tree is one of the most powerful habits in the garden. Learn how plant tags help you remember names, track spring growth, and understand what survived winter — a simple tool that transforms your gardening knowledge.
A gentle guide to planting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals — and how to blend them into a border that feels alive in every season.
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This week in the garden
Bellingham, WA forecast
Monday–Thursday look like a small dry window with foggy mornings and highs around 58–63°F, then light drizzle returns Friday–Saturday (only a few hundredths of an inch). Do jobs that need dry soil midweek; avoid spreading fines or leaving debris to be driven into soggy ground once the weekend drizzle and Friday gusts arrive.
Rake heavy leaf cover off lawns.
Apply a fall lawn feed.
Plant spring bulbs.
