I had this perfect vision for my garden, but this… is what I got instead. A tray full of tragedy. It was so frustrating, I almost swore off starting my own seeds for good. All that time and effort, just completely wasted on a tray of sad, withered little plants. But after a ton of …
In every garden, some plants just have chemistry.They grow better, bloom longer, and protect each other in quiet, surprising ways. These natural friendships, known as companion plantings, can turn a bed of individuals into a living ecosystem that’s more beautiful, more balanced, and a whole lot less work for the gardener. Below are five pairings …
My Favorite Tough, Beautiful Perennials Most gardeners don’t start with perfect conditions. Many of us are planting in poor soil—the kind that resists improvement—but there are plenty of plants that thrive in poor soil if you know where to start. We wish that creating our dream garden was as simple as “plant it and it …
Is Your Fall Business Where You Want It To Be? Rethinking the Off-Season with Fall Planting When the last of summer’s blooms fade and the patio projects slow down, it’s easy to think of fall as the wind-down season for landscaping. But fall isn’t the end of anything. It’s the quiet start to next year’s …
Notes from the Grower – Carnaval Weigela One beautiful Sunday at Everett Farmer’s Market, a client asked about what plant might fit in an area they had in mind. It was a nice corner spot – where two fence sides came to a meeting at the corner of their lot. They liked the view above …
Thank you for choosing the Fall Seed Sowing Kit! There’s something truly magical about planting seeds — a simple way to connect with nature and play a part in making the world just a little bit better. Fall sowing takes advantage of nature’s own timing, letting seeds rest and stratify through the cool months so …
Want your seeds to sprout faster and stronger? It all starts with this simple gardening method. We forget that plants have grown for millions of years before we humans came around. In this article, I’ll explain what cold stratification is, the options you have, and how to do it step by step If you’ve ever …
Bright, cheerful, and undeniably cute—Polka Dot plants are the botanical equivalent of confetti. With their splashy pink, red, or white speckles scattered across green leaves, they bring instant personality to any indoor space. Whether you’ve picked one up as a desk companion, added it to a mixed planter, or adopted a few for your windowsill …
Lewisia is one of those plants that quietly steals the show. With its compact, rosette-forming foliage and bursts of jewel-toned blooms, it brings both structure and sparkle to rock gardens, pots, and patio edges. Even when not in flower, its thick, fleshy leaves are handsome and sculptural—like nature’s own little succulent bouquet. These can be …
These flowers deliver classic cottage garden vibes in the best possible way. And when they’re in bloom? Expect curious neighbors—and a lot of compliments. One of my most favorite flowers to grace a garden, Campanula “Canterbury Bells” (Campanula medium) are biennial beauties. They bloom proFUSELY in the summer – they reward diligent deadheading with continued …