“There is nothing that is comparable to it, as satisfactory or as thrilling, as gathering the vegetables one has grown. ”
Tomatoes are Here!
Vegetables, Fruit & Herbs
Swansons carries an extensive selection of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers for the home garden. Fruit trees and berries begin to appear in February, followed by cool-season vegetables like lettuce, peas, asparagus, and hardy herbs. In April and May, warm-season vegetables arrive: tomatoes, squash, peppers, basil, and many more. Mid-summer to fall is the time to plant more leafy greens, herbs, onions, and garlic. In fact, you’ll find edible plants and seeds nearly year-round at Swansons.
Scroll down to see some of our offerings and find links to edible gardening tips and resources!
The Vegetable Courtyard at Swansons Nursery
Gardening Supplies
The right supplies can make growing food easier and more successful. Food crops need lots of nutrients so amend your garden soil with rich compost, fill your containers with high-quality potting soil, and feed your plants with natural fertilizers formulated especially for fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Soaker hoses help conserve water and make sure your plants never go thirsty. Trellises and cages help climbing plants grow tall and save garden space. Tools for cold protection allow you to plant your warm-season vegetables earlier in spring - a must for PNW gardeners!
Learn more about the right supplies on our garden essentials page and scroll down this page for great edible gardening resources!
Fuji Apple Tree
Resources for Edible Gardening Success
Searching for information about growing food? We’d love to help you in person! Stop by for answers to your specific questions and advice on which plants will be most successful in your individual space. We also have all kinds of resources available online to help you. Visit our guide to growing food for step-by-step guides, articles, and individual plant care information. For even more info, check out the edible gardening section on our blog.
Are you new to edible gardening? Start here:
Plant Questions? Troubleshooting needs? Ask us on social media with #heyswansons or email us!