Planting bulbs in the Fall is one of the greatest investments you can make for your future happiness. When early Spring weather is grey and miserable and being outside is the last thing on your...
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The 7 Best Maples for the Pacific Northwest
From Fall color to fabulous structure, interesting leaves, and gorgeous bark, there are so many reasons to love Maples! Maples are beloved by gardeners and offer enough range to bring delicacy and...
Bringing the Outdoors In: Holiday Home Decorating Tips from a Floral Designer
Seventh Stem floral designer Brooke Snodgrass shares her approach to creating stunning tablescapes using materials from her own garden. We sat down with Brooke as she talked through her process of...
5 Gardening Tasks to Do This Fall
By performing some essential gardening tasks each Fall, you’ll make a huge and lasting impact on your garden! Fall is one of the best times of the year for gardeners. While Autumn might lack the...
Porchscaping Ideas for Fall Curb Appeal
Crisp mornings and golden evenings herald the arrival of Fall as foliage colors turn warmer and the days grow shorter. Create a cozy, welcoming space by transforming your entryway with Fall décor to...
November Gardening Checklist
In November the pace slows down and we start to put our gardens to bed in preparation for Winter. Don’t neglect important tasks like pruning, planting Fall bulbs, and dealing with moss in lawns....
October Gardening Checklist
October is the month to fully and unabashedly embrace Fall! Celebrate the changing of seasons by bringing some Fall color to your pots, pumpkins to your porch, and by planting a few new trees and...
September Gardening Checklist
As Summer fades, we welcome the changes that September brings to our stores and in our gardens. Late-season Summer blooms and brilliant, fresh Fall colors are beginning to fill our benches, putting...
How to Support Pollinators in Fall & Winter
A well-planned pollinator garden can help support native bees and other pollinators by providing critical food and habitat during the winter. Many pollinators hibernate (in our gardens) through the...
Pruning 101: Tools, Techniques & Timing
When a plant needs pruning, some gardeners blindly whack while others timidly snip, but once you gain the knowledge and confidence, you'll be a proficient pruner in no time! Before deciding when to...
Summer Harvest Tips & Fall to Winter Vegetable Gardening
Late summer can be a tricky time in the garden—some crops are still producing while others are winding down. Should you keep coaxing those plants along, or clear the bed and start fresh? In this...











