A Sign of Things to Come in 2016
Steady progress is being made on our new building. The foundation is in and some of the walls will be going up next week. We are excited about our new space which will feature a new gift shop, an...
View ArticleGenerous Customer Offers Free Christmas Trees for Folks in Need
Thanks to the generosity of Meredith Isaacson of Verde & Co., eight Douglas fir Christmas trees are available for donation.These trees are 6-7 feet tall. Do you know of a group home or low income...
View ArticleTickets to the NW Flower & Garden Show Make Great Gifts
The 2016 Garden Show is coming up February 17-21 and we have Early Bird tickets on sale. They're $17 apiece - a savings of $5 off the regular price for a single day ticket once the show begins. The...
View ArticleThe Crane Has Arrived!
Equipment arrived this morning to start setting the walls for our new building. Things are starting to take shape! Click on images to see larger size.
View ArticleHoliday Clearance - Save Up To 50%!
Save big on clearance items! Up to 50% off on cards, Christmas gift items, candles, ribbon, garland and decorations. Look for the round sale table in front of the registers inside the store.
View ArticleJanuary Gardening Fun For Kids
Young gardeners between the ages of 4 and 12 are welcome to join our free Growing Gardeners Club. Each month our members receive a newsletter full of fun gardening facts and a complimentary garden...
View ArticleIt's Time To Plant Potatoes
We have a fresh supply of seed potatoes, ready for you to plant. Varieties include:Purple Peruvian $5.98/lbFrench Fingerling $5.98/lbRussian Banana $5.98/lbOzette $5.98/lbRose Finn Apple $5.98/lbAll...
View ArticleWe Won the People's Choice Award!
We are thrilled to have won the People's Choice Award at the 2016 Northwest Flower and Garden Show! The theme this year was "Celebrating 100 Years of America's National Parks." We chose to do a garden...
View ArticlePrice List for Desert Plants from NW Flower & Garden Show
A lot of people have asked us if we are selling the cactus, euphorbias and various succulents we used in our display garden. The answer is: Yes! Here is a list of plants available, their sizes and...
View ArticleFruit Trees are Here!
This is a good time to get your fruit trees planted. In case you need some inspiration, here is a list of what we are carrying this year. A few of these are still in our holding lot, so if you don't...
View ArticleCreating Container Gardens with Japanese Maples
Tricia Smyth, fromEssence of the Tree, was at the nursery recently to give a workshop on creating container gardens with Japanese maples. She brought specimens with her to show, step-by-step, how to...
View ArticleMaggot Barriers Are "Footies" For Your Apples
Sometimes the best solution is the simplest one. You will laugh when you see these maggot barriers. They look like the "footies" you get you when you try on shoes. But don't be too quick to judge. One...
View ArticleRhododendrons That Stay Small
Rhododendrons don't have to be monster shrubs that take over your yard. There are some lovely varities that don't get over 4 foot tall. Here's a list of some of the ones we have in stock with their...
View ArticleGoing for the Gold
Make room for the golden hues of spring!There are so many interesting plants featuring yellow foliage or flowers, it's hard to choose a favorite. Here are a few of the many we have at the nursery now....
View ArticleColorful, Comfortable Garden Furniture from CR Plastic Products
We know, plastic furniture gets a bad rap. But this is different. We promise.Jamie Bailey, a furniture craftsman and the co-owner and co-founder of CR Plastic Products, started out building adirondack...
View ArticleA Tree Full of Hankies
With so many plants in flower, it's tough for any single plant to stand out right now. But Handkerchief Trees (Davidia involucrata) always get noticed. Their showy white "flowers" are actually large...
View ArticleYes, We Have Tomatoes!
Lots of people have been calling and emailing asking if we have tomato plants. So we want you to know that the answer is YES, they're here. For those who think it is a bit early, you're right. It is....
View ArticleIt's Washington Native Plant Appreciation Week!
The Washington Native Plant Society is celebrating native plants with a series of activities from April 23 - May 1.Visit their website for details. We hope you'll celebrate with us by stopping by to...
View ArticleHooked on Heuchera
Looking for a colorful, low-growing, shade-loving perennial? Take a look at Coral Bells (Heuchera sp.). Foliage colors range from lemon yellow and lime green, through apricot shades, to greens with...
View ArticlePlant Requests - What You Need to Know
Not many nurseries do this, but we do take requests for plants. There's been some confusion about how this process works, so here's what you need to know. When you put in a request, IT IS NOT the same...
View ArticleJust in Time for Summer: Affordable Outdoor Furniture
We have furniture for easy summer living at easy-on-the-pocketbook prices.For example, brighten up your balcony or deck with this cheerful bistro set. The glass-topped table and two chairs sell for...
View ArticleTickets Are Here for the West Seattle Garden Tour
The West Seattle Garden Tour will be on Sunday July 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ticket price is $20, children under 12 are free.This is the 22nd year for the tour and we are proud to say we have been a sponsor...
View ArticleBrighten Up Your Outdoor Rooms with Colorful Rugs from Mad Mats
Add color and style to your deck, patio or balcony with these durable outdoor carpets.Mad Mats by Mariachi are made from recycled plastic (water bottles, milk jugs, packaging, etc.) These rugs are...
View ArticleSo Many Ferns - Too Little Shade
If you are looking for plants to fill a shady garden space, come take a look at our collection of ferns. We have over 20 varieties, offering an array of sizes, colors and textures to choose from....
View ArticleThe "Green" Features of Our New Office/Classroom Building
Our nursery expansion project is taking shape. The office/classroom building is just about complete. And the panels and structural materials for the greenhouse will be arriving in August.We are really...
View ArticleSand Spheres Make Mesmerizing Gifts
Sand Spheres, from Olander Earthworks in Portland, Oregon, are small, hand-cast, concrete sculptures with unique textures. When you roll them across a tray of sand, they leave a patterned trail....
View ArticlePot-Lite Planters Are Ideal for Rooftop and Balcony Gardens
Looking for attractive, lightweight planters? We have them! Pot-Lite planters, from Border Concepts, Inc., are made of a composite material that combines the lightweight advantages of fiberglass with...
View ArticleWe Have Potatoes, Garlic, Shallots and Onion Sets for Fall Planting
We've had perfect weather lately for working in the garden. So while it lasts, come in and get what you need to get your fall-winter garden planted. If you usually plant potatoes in spring, you might...
View Article{POST} Modern compostable food scrap disposal system
Love the idea of composting kitchen food scraps, but hate the mess?{POST} Modern, a West Seattle design firm, has invented just what you need. The {POST} Modern compostable food scrap disposal system...
View ArticleBill's Conifers and Maples
I got hooked on conifers in 2007 after a visit to South Seattle College's Coenosium Garden within their Arboretum. It led me to searching for and acquiring Picea abies Pusch, a dwarf prostrate spruce...
View ArticleThe Miracle of Seeds
Our seed buyer, Jenn Dowell, takes her job seriously. She doesn't just buy seeds, she curates them. Each of the seed collections she brings in has passed her criteria for sustainability and the ability...
View ArticleSpecies Rhododendrons Are Here!
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between species rhododendrons and hybrids? Species rhododendrons are grown from seed, whereas hybrids are grown from cuttings or tissue cultures. Hybrids...
View ArticleBill's Picks
This is an exciting time of year for me. In the last four weeks we have received over 300 varieties of maple trees and over 200 varieties of conifers. Among the reasons I love conifers are the variety...
View ArticleCome Try The Bonide Expert Diagnostic System
We now have a fun-to-use, high tech system for identifying plant pests and diseases. It was created by Bonide, a manufacturer of conventional and natural pest control products, to help people diagnose...
View ArticleBamboo Makes a Beautiful, Living, Privacy Screen
Seattle's boom in high density housing has increased the need for privacy screening. Unfortunately, the city doesn't allow fences to be taller than 6 feet - which is not very useful next to a 3-story...
View ArticleFall Is For Planting and We Have The Plants!
Everyone has heard the advice that they should plant trees and shrubs in fall. The problem is, most nurseries have limited inventory in the fall. They've sold out of things and what's left is picked...
View ArticleSome very special plants
Before I describe the plants, I need to tell you a bit about the person who developed them. In my first blog posting I mentioned getting hooked on dwarf and miniature conifers when I spotted Picea...
View ArticleLet Us Help You Choose and Care for a Living Christmas Tree
If you're thinking about buying a living tree this year, we have a great selection for you to choose from. Here's a sample from our list:Noble Firs - $44.98 - $69.98Turkish Firs - $69.98Arizona cypress...
View ArticleWabi Sabi: Embracing Flawed Beauty
Wabi Sabi is the theme we chose for our display garden at the 2018 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival. It is a celebration of the Japanese tradition that acknowledges that nothing lasts, nothing is...
View ArticleWatering Tips to Survive the Drought
As you may have heard, we are in a state of moderate drought here in Seattle. It is important to water to maintain the health of your plant material. But questions come up. How much water should you...
View ArticleIt's Conifer Time!
We just received a large shipment of beautiful conifers from Iseli Nursery. Many of you know that Iseli is considered one of the finest growers of conifers (and some other specialty plants) in the US....
View ArticleFall is the time to plant spectacular maples (or anything else)
I just returned from the International Maple Society meeting in Connecticut. When I tell people this, among the first things they usually say is something like, "New England in the fall. It must have...
View ArticleOur New Favorite Salad Recipe
Here's our Perennial Buyer, Jane MacKinnon (known affectionately at the nursery as J Mac) with a beautiful bowl of 5-Spice Peach and Raspberry Salad, from the popular cookbook,Ottolenghi Simple. Every...
View ArticleMark Smith, Longtime Owner of West Seattle Nursery, to Retire at End of Month
Mark Smith, a co-founder and the owner of West Seattle Nursery & Garden Center, has announced he will retire after 35 years in business. His last day is September 30. The Nursery will remain open...
View ArticleConsider Camellias
With the days growing shorter, consider planting a camellia to brighten your garden bed, cover a bare garage wall, or add structure to a porch planter. This is the season to plant camellias and we have...
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