Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that fall landscapes thrive on. It’s a shade that doesn’t shout over autumn’s burnished foliage but instead slips into the scene like a soft exhale—cool, bright, and grounding. In my own garden, Cloud Dancer shows up through white container plants that […]
Inspired by Wintering by Katherine May As our daylight begins to dwindle, as cool evenings creep in – I’m reminded of a wonderful book that a dear friend recommended during some difficult days that helped me to survive during that darkness. Whether it be the onset of fall and winter or challenges in your life, I’m […]
Do you remember just how bad it was? The ‘warehouse with ample parking meets multiple personality disorder’ house we bought last August?? This blog post(opens in new tab) will refresh your memory, and while a year is a mere blink of an eye in garden terms, there has been significant progress in the front garden…
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest presents gardeners with a plethora of opportunities in the garden, including the time to both catch up from summer and get ahead on some things before old man winter descends upon us. Great planting weather is here once again with…
Autumn is a great time to plant and refresh your fading summer garden with trees, shrubs, and perennials that offer a spectacular fall show. From fiery reds and golds to cool silvers with contrasting colors, here are some of our recommendations for a colorful fall garden.
Scarlet runner beans are a garden favorite: fast-growing vines covered in bright red flowers that pollinators love. But many gardeners don’t realize the beans themselves are just as versatile as the plant is beautiful.
One of the joys of summer is turning homegrown produce into meals and drinks to savor. From sun-ripened tomatoes and peppers to sweet berries and tree fruit, you can enjoy your own bounty in many ways. You could extend the harvest with a trip to local farmers markets. Find neighborhood farmers markets in Seattle or […]
After enough years of caring for gardens, you develop an unexpected appreciation for side yards. They are strange little places. Not quite a garden. Not quite a path. More of a narrow diplomatic zone between the house and the fence where everyone has agreed not to ask too many questions. The front garden knows […]
Evolution and Mother Nature have given us so many interesting plants over the eons. I mean seriously, just gaze upon any landscape and so much color pops out, both in flower and foliage. Serious gardens incorporate…
By Nancy Penrose Many homeowners assume spring is the ideal time to plant trees. While spring is certainly a good season for planting, experienced arborists and professional nurseries throughout the Pacific Northwest often recommend something different: fall. From September through November, the weather and soil conditions create an environment that encourages strong root development while […]
