It goes without saying that Japanese maples, in all of their varied shapes, sizes and foliage options, represent some of my favorite botanical treasures.  My landscape remains dotted with a number of them that I planted when I first moved in, but over the years I have…

Why 2026’s Color of the Year Is Basically Your May Mood Board If 2026’s Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, had a personality, it would be that effortlessly cool friend who always looks good in neutrals and somehow never gets dirt on their white sneakers. Lucky for us, gardens with a white flair are basically […]

I thought it might be fun to delve into something extra fun and a little different this week… the world of bog plants… they help balance the ecosystem and are both showy and…

Container gardens don’t have to be complicated. With the thriller, filler, and spiller formula as your guide, you can design beautiful, layered pots for every season of the year. Follow a few simple care habits and you’ll have a container that turns heads every time someone walks past.

Learn how to plant a climbing rose into a container with Chelsea from Nosegay Gardens!

If dreary winter days have you dreaming of vase-worthy flowers, a vibrant vegetable patch, or fresh herbs on your windowsill, this guide is the perfect place to start. We’ll share easy, rewarding gardens you can grow from seed, with plant suggestions and simple tips for all gardening skill levels.

With my new garden still being firmly in the ‘planning and dreaming’ stage I decided to plant up a couple of containers to feed my creative spirit and bring some much needed color into the space. Seattle winters are so grey and I knew that would be compounded by the expansive concrete patio, weathered cedar…

We have all seen beautiful containers flanking each side of the front door that grandly welcome guests.  Patio containers are wonderful because they soften the hard flat surface and act as a bridge to the boundary beyond.  Containers used for edibles in urban spaces make lots of sense on a condo deck.  But what about […]

The Pacific Northwest’s cool, wet climate presents unique challenges for growing peach trees, but with proper care and attention, you can successfully grow dwarf varieties in your backyard. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about caring for mini peach trees in the PNW.  Perfect for Small Spaces and Container Gardens  […]

Autumn offers us an opportunity to freshen up container plantings by adding some showy plants that will shine all through the fall and winter seasons.  With cooler temperatures and rain on the horizon…