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 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.
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.
A month-by-month Pacific Northwest gardening calendar for Zone 8a–8b. What to plant, prune, and watch for in real PNW conditions.
A quiet winter guide to pruning apple trees in the Pacific Northwest, with diagrams, common mistakes, and shaping for light and airflow.
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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.
