Tips & Information about Pacific Northwest

Purple and pink lupine flowers growing next to a bridge over a river

Pacific Northwest Plants Any Northwest Gardener Can Grow

By Amy Grant

Learn all about what grows best in the Pacific Northwest, from flowers and natives to deer resistant plants.

Path Into Tall Pacific Northwest Conifer Trees

Pacific Northwest Conifers – Choosing Coniferous Plants For Pacific Northwest

By Amy Grant

Conifers in the northwest U.S. have evolved over time to fill a specific niche in this temperate region. For more about Pacific Northwest conifers, click here.

Pacific Northwest Evergreens – Choosing Evergreen Shrubs For Northwest Gardens

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Weather in the Pacific Northwest ranges, providing a diverse selection when it comes to growing evergreen bushes. Click here for a few ideas.

Plants Covered For Protection In A Garden

Gardening To-Do List: Northwest Gardening In December

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Just because winter is here doesn't mean there aren't garden chores to do. Learn about Northwest gardening in December here.

Garden To-Do List: Tips For Northwest Gardening In Fall

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

The Northwest garden in November may look like a frozen desert, but there are still things to finish up. Learn what those are here.

Pacific Northwest Bushes – Growing Shrubs In Northwest States

By Amy Grant

Growing shrubs in the northwest states provide ease of maintenance, year-round interest, wildlife habitats, and more. Get info here.

Bowl Full Of Garlic Cloves And Rows Of Cloves In The Soil

Fall Garden To-Do List: October Gardening In The Northwest

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Having a to-do list can help you with tasks necessary to put your garden to bed for winter. Here’s what to do in the Northwest this October.

Northwestern Native Plants – Native Gardening In The Pacific Northwest

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Northwestern native plants grow in an amazingly diverse range of environments. To learn what plants are natives to this region of the U.S., click here.

Man Next To Wheelbarrow Full Of Garden Fruits And Vegetables

September Gardening Tasks – Northwest Garden Maintenance

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

It’s September in the Northwest and the beginning of the fall gardening season. There is still plenty yet to be done. Learn more here.

Shade Trees For The Garden – Growing Shade Trees In The Northwest U.S.

By Amy Grant

Planting shade trees cools things down considerably in summer. To learn about some shade trees for Pacific Northwest gardens, click here.

August Gardens – Gardening Tasks For The Northwest

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

While it may be hot out in the Northwest, there’s still much to be done this time of year. Click here for your garden to-do list in August.

Northwest Native Vines: Choosing Vines For Pacific Northwest Gardens

By Amy Grant

When choosing vines for the Pacific Northwest, options are plentiful. Click here for some native Pacific Northwest flowering vines.

Perennials For Pacific Northwest – Perennial Gardening In Pacific Northwest

By Amy Grant

Pacific Northwest perennial flowers suited for the region range from sun worshippers to shade lovers. Find perennials for Pacific Northwest areas here.

Garden To-Do List: Pacific Northwest Gardening In July

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Northwest gardening in July means there’s plenty of work to do, with long days for enjoying outdoor time. Here’s your garden to-do list for July.

Northwestern Lawn Alternatives: Choosing Lawn Alternatives In Northwest U.S.

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Many homeowners in the Pacific Northwest are giving up the idea of perfectly manicured lawns in favor of lawn alternatives. Click here for ideas.

Slugs On Green Leafy Vegetable Plant In The Garden

Pacific Northwest Pests – Managing Pests Of The Northwest Region

By Amy Grant

Every garden has its challenges in the form of pests. Click here to learn about pests of the Northwest and how to manage them.

June Gardening Tasks – Pacific Northwest Gardening Chores

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

June is one of the busiest months for Pacific Northwest gardening, and tasks will definitely keep you busy. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Planting Fruit Trees Regionally: Fruit Trees For Pacific Northwest Region

By Amy Grant

If you’re looking for options for Pacific Northwest fruit trees, you should have plenty of choices. Learn about fruit trees for the Pacific Northwest here.

May Garden Tasks – Gardening In The Pacific Northwest

By Amy Grant

May is the month that’s reliably warming for most of the Pacific Northwest, time to tackle the gardening to-do list. Click here for tasks to accomplish.

Northwest Annual Flowers: What Annuals Grow Well In The Pacific Northwest

By Amy Grant

What annuals grow well in the Pacific Northwest? The number and variation available may surprise you. Click here for ideas on northwestern annuals to try.

Bumblebee Approaching Purple-White Flowers

Pacific Northwest Native Pollinators: Native Northwest Bees And Butterflies

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Pollinators are a crucial part of the ecosystem. To learn about some pollinators native to the northwestern region of the U.S., click here.

Pacific Northwest Gardening – Things To Do In April In The Northwest

By Amy Grant

April showers bring May flowers, but it's also the perfect time to start the garden and other tasks. Click here for Pacific Northwest gardening chores.