We are so blessed to live in this region, complete with its lush greens and pops of spring flower power everywhere.  The weather sure has been nice, which might be the reason I am already in the mood to dive into some shade plants…

As urban/small space gardeners in the Northwest, incorporating edible flowers is an oft-underestimated opportunity to connect to our gardens, all while improving biodiversity and overall garden health. And, the wide, fragrant, and delicious world of edible flowers is far from limited. You’ve likely already heard of chamomile, hibiscus, lavender, and even rose in drinks and sweets,… […]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re shopping for a green-thumbed gardener, a wellness enthusiast, or someone who simply deserves something beautiful, our staff has you covered. This year, we asked our buyers to share what they’re most excited about and the picks are truly special. From fragrant gardenias to fruit trees, […]

At Watson’s, we specialize in varieties that thrive in our unique PNW climate. While many focus strictly on “Fall planting,” the real secret is simply getting them in while the soil is cool but workable. If you’re looking forward to summer color, we also bring in Dahlias, Lilies, and Gladiolus in early spring, just in […]

In keeping with the Pantone Color of the Year choice for 2026 (Cloud Dancer), I’m excited to highlight how white shows up in my garden. Some of these choices are long-loved perennials that return each year; others are new additions inspired by Cloud Dancer’s soft, luminous presence. Each month, I’ll share how this color weaves […]

Winter may have just begun, but it has been a strange one for us thus far.  We were blessed with a few frosts last week, but really have had minimal cold weather invade our corner of the PNW.  No arctic blast came in November, just copious amounts of our signature liquid sunshine.  I know I […]

As gardeners, we’ve endured our fair share of colorful trends: orange bark mulch, shocking neon planters, and that inexplicable obsession with marble colored bowling balls. Pantone’s Color of the Year has arrived just in time to calm the frizzy dead ends of our over-processed internet driven lives. Enter Cloud Dancer, a billowy, serene white that […]

I thought it might be fun to ride the wave of perennials that we started last week and continue on with another timely discussion, dividing and transplanting.  Think of it this way… how do you get more bang for your buck from these hardy garden treasures?  By dividing them of course!  It is super easy […]

Although we have a few weeks until the official onset of winter, it is always a good idea to think ahead and prepare in the world of gardening.  In our climate we never quite know when that first hard frost will happen.  Some people got…

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