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
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.
Moles are common visitors to PNW lawns. Learn gentle, native-friendly ways to deter them — from castor oil sprays and daffodil borders to simple soil balance tips — without harming wildlife or soil life.
A reflection on the middle ground in gardening — finding balance between native and non-native plants, rethinking lawns, and rejecting the idea that nature must be all or nothing.
