Here are some of my favorite flowers that thrive in partial shade and have bloomed well in my PNW garden. I’ve loosely arranged them by bloom time so you can plan to have flowers throughout the year.
Planting & Plant Care
Here are some quick tips for protecting your less-hardy plants from cold damage.
Indoor Plants
Your houseplants will be forever grateful (and you will be too, by default) if you follow these simple guidelines that will prepare them to happily snuggle in for fall and winter. Here is a checklist of things to do (or to stop doing) to ensure the health and happiness of your houseplants in fall and winter.
Garden History & Lore
With cheerful red bracts and delicate yellow flowers framed against velvety green leaves, colorful poinsettias are an indisputable symbol of Christmas. In fact, poinsettias are the most commercially important potted plant in the world because of their endearing association with the December holiday season. But how did this warm-weather shrub native to western Mexico become so closely associated with Christmas?
Planting & Plant Care
Dahlias die back each year as autumn advances, but, with the proper care, the tuberous root system can live on to produce a stunning display year after year. The advice in this post is based on many years of growing dahlias in a low-lying area of Seattle with relatively moderate winter temperatures and excellent drainage.
Plant Profiles
This post is a collaboration between Swansons Nursery and Dunn Lumber’s Dunn DIY blog. We created this guide with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Christmas trees, plus a handy infographic! So, when it comes time to pick out your tree, you’ll know exactly which one is best for you and your home.
