It's hard for me to list a top 10 list for any category of plants, but here I try. Top 10 Shade Garden Plants for the Pacific Northwest
A successful garden design begins with a wish list of priorities and goals for your outdoor space, then a site assessment and inventory of existing plantings.
We have always been fascinated with the Mediterranean—its culture, its art, its many languages, and, most of all, its plants. We even bought an abandoned village house in the mountains of Crete and, a few years ago, joined the Mediterranean Garden Society. Now we operate a greenhouse/nursery called Mesogeo (Greek for Mediterranean) and grow mediterranean-climate plants and hardy tropicals suited to the Pacific Northwest.
A Washington-based portrait and elopement photographer, serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Kick off for the annual garden-tourista trip took place at the Oregon Garden Resort. .can there be anything better than a hotel that is adj...
The nonprofit gardening organization’s Open Gardens program shares gardens of all styles and sizes.
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Get 9 plant recommendations from Pacific Northwest design-build firm, Mosaic Gardens. Includes their favorite plants for a garden that blends into its surroundings.
Today we’re visiting Jeanne Cronce’s garden. With almost 40 years of gardening behind me on our five acres here in the Pacific Northwest, I am still learning about plants and […]
Maybe it’s the photo-ready Oregon light, or the abundant Northwestern green at every turn, but something about Portland makes for exquisite landscapes. Take a look below to see a few our favorite Yardzen landscape designs from the Portland area. 01 WOODSY MODERN The trick with slopes is to work with... Read more »
Bring some brightness back to your winter landscape with our 10 favorite winter-flowering plants for the Pacific Northwest.
Moody PNW Lake / PNW Landscape / Landscape Photography / Washington State / Housewarming Gift / Photo Print Moody day on the lake in the North Cascades Photo was taken by Spencer Roleke with a Sony a7iii and 16-35mm f/4. Print sizes include but not limited to: 8x10" 11x14" 13x19" 16x20" 20x30" Custom orders are available such as different sizes, digital copies, metal or canvases on other photographs. Feel free to contact me for any assistance or quotes. *Note: Some sizes will be cropped. If you have concerns about this, feel free to contact me and I will make sure you get what you desire.* Photo seen on here with watermark only for copyright purposes. Prints will not have a watermark. Print will be of the highest quality. This print will be delivered numbered, dated, signed, and will receive a special message by Spencer Roleke. All photos are original and taken by Spencer Roleke. Photographs are all printed on glossy photo paper. Custom orders are available such as different sizes, digital copies,
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Paul Bonine and Amy Campion is the best book on PNW gardening yet. Great for both new and experienced gardeners.
Every inch of this backyard oasis in Phinney Ridge is covered in captivating plants, moss or ground cover.
It was a delight to hear that the former Heronswood Garden in Kingston, WA is finally under new ownership and will one day be restored back to an incredible garden that inspired many gardeners around the world with it's remarkable botanical tapestry of rare and unusual plants from around the world. Read about sale of the property here. Here are some photos of the gardens from previous visits. "Every great garden has great bones!" The meticulously maintained European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata') is an iconic feature of this garden. What always amazed me about Heronswood was the audience it drew. Obviously it was more middle-aged women who were most interested in these garden opens and the husbands and children dragged along, but once they begin to settle into the landscape, they relax and marvel at the extensive collection of plants and really appreciate the surroundings. The Greek ruins made up of colored concrete columns and leaf casts create for a magical scene in Heronswood. Striking columns with massive pots sitting atop them with bold and lush foliage all around. Its unbelievable what we're able to grow in the Pacific Northwest. It isn't all about rare and exotic plants and naturalistic landscapes. An extensive and beautifully designed edible garden can be found and there are places to sit and relax and soak up the grand views all around. What we won't see anymore is this, sadly. A world-renowned nursery with some of the most exciting plant introductions for the keen and avid gardener! What will remain are the gardens and, already, a team of supporters aiming to restore and refresh the grounds to its former splendor. The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, who purchased the property, are supportive of the efforts as are the former owners of the garden. A most exciting opportunity was recently just posted: On December 9, Heronswood will open its gates to same-sex couples who plan on legally getting married as Referendum 74 passed just a few weeks ago! What a tremendous opportunity! Let's hope the weather cooperates to celebrate a momentous occasion not only for the beloved garden, but to our greater community. Read about it here! "Like" Heronswood on Facebook! Riz
Maybe it’s the photo-ready Oregon light, or the abundant Northwestern green at every turn, but something about Portland makes for exquisite landscapes. Take a look below to see a few our favorite Yardzen landscape designs from the Portland area. 01 WOODSY MODERN The trick with slopes is to work with... Read more »
Ready to plan a trip to the Pacific Northwest but don't know where to start? We're breaking it down to help you with trip planning and more!
Here's a growing guide and handy tips for growing tasty vegetables in the Pacific Northwest
Peruse our list of native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Natives are beneficial for wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Includes Alpine Strawberry, Broadleaf Lupine, and Columbine, among others.
Visit the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle to discover ideas for a woodland garden.
Find out which landscaping mistakes will prevent you from having your best garden ever...and learn the solutions for fixing them.
Our evergreen landscaping ideas will have you shopping for fir, juniper, and spruce trees immediately. Find out all the ways you can use these versatile plants in your garden.
Kick off for the annual garden-tourista trip took place at the Oregon Garden Resort. .can there be anything better than a hotel that is adj...
Encompassing Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, the Pacific Northwest is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful regions in the United States. Each state in the PNW contributes its own breathtaking natural landmarks, but Washington’s picturesque mountains and volcanoes easily command the attention of travelers. California-based graphic designer and photographer Bryan Buchanan took this photo of one of Washington’s most […]
Garden tours offer a host of ideas to pilfer.
This website was designed for professional landscape designers, horticulturists, nurserymen, home gardeners, natural history buffs and anyone interested in improving the ecology of local environments for future generations of people, plants and animals. In the subtitle, I use the word “cultural” to imply a double meaning. Each treatment in the encyclopedia covers both the growing or cultural […]
Come take a tour of our 1920 beach cottage, located on the Puget Sound in the PNW, as well as my greenhouse, and gardens.
Curious about all the cool things to do in the Olympic National Park? We're breaking down exactly what to see, with pictures, tips, and more!
