You can feel fall in the air, but the garden is far from slowing down. September is one of the loveliest times in the Pacific Northwest, when late-blooming flowers are still putting on a show and foliage is just beginning to take on its fall color. Here are a few of our favorite plants for carrying the garden beautifully from summer into fall.
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.
The West Seattle Garden Tour celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. The gardens were lovely, and the views were spectacular, but what really inspired me were the small touches accessible to gardeners at all levels. Here are my top 5 takeaways from the tour. I hope they might inspire you in your own garden.
Whether you’re refreshing containers, filling gaps in the garden, or planning ahead for spring, fall planting sets the stage for a beautiful year to come. The nursery is brimming with colorful fall foliage and blooms. To help you choose, our buyers have highlighted some of their top fall picks.
Note: This blog is best when served at room temperature. Well, the girls seem to be happy and healthy, getting bigger every day. In fact, if I could write as quickly as they grow, I’d be a real Ernest Hemingway! The chicks are experimenting with some new additions to their diet, and lettuce is on the top of the list. We’re not sure whether it’s the excitement of ripping it to shreds or the thrill of chasing whoever has some in their beak that is the most rewarding for the ladies.
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