Gardening on the coast is unlike gardening anywhere else. Salty soil and air can cut into plants’ moisture supply and frustrate coastal gardeners. Our
The Western Hemlock (Alaska Spruce)
The Western Hemlock tree, also known as the Alaska Spruce, is one of the finest trees you will ever see here in the Pacific Northwest. It is so grand,
The Dazzling Western Columbine
If you want to bring hummingbirds, butterflies, and a splash of bright color into your garden, then the plant we're going to be looking at today may
Skunk Cabbage
Anyone who has ever had the misfortune of encountering a Skunk knows that the most prominent thing about them is that they are quite odoriferous.
The Kinnikinnick
Does your yard have a place that you just can't bring yourself to mow? Do you have a dull parking strip that could use a little color? How about a
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Pacific bleeding heart, also called Western bleeding heart, is a perennial flower native to the West Coast of North America. It’s quite a beauty—and
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are tall, striking flowers. Their blossoms are tubular in shape with speckled throats. The foxglove is a biennial plant. This means that
Surprisingly Interesting Salal
“Discovery” of Salal After three years of exploring and filling journals with descriptions of new plants and animals and accounts of meeting
Washington’s State Flower: The Pacific Rhododendron
Rhododendrons, often referred to as “rhodies” are a common sight in gardens around the Pacific Northwest. As a whole, the genus Rhododendron contains