More gardeners are interested in the heritage of plants that grow in the Pacific Northwest, said Weston Miller, horticulturist with Oregon State University's Extension Service.

5 unfussy ferns that flourish in Pacific Northwest gardens . Nov. 18, 2023 at 7:00 ... specimen that provides contrast with more finely textured shade plants in the garden or container ...

Pacific Northwest USDA Zones. In the Pacific Northwest, USDA hardiness zones span 6 to 9, but there are some areas where it is zone 4. This means it is difficult to pinpoint exact timings for the ...

Before you plant any seeds, use a soil thermometer to make sure the soil temperature is above 40°F (4.5°C). This is a great time to add soil amendments, such as compost, lime, manure, and ...

The tallest types can get leggy if grown in shade, but do well with around 6 hours of direct sun a day. To renovate stragglers, feel the stems and cut just above a raised bump that indicates a ...

Everyone Can Garden in the Pacific Northwest Let’s dig in. It’s the thick of spring, the prime time to get plants in the ground and watch them unfurl with the warming days.

They grow freely in the dry, rooty soil of woodsy shade gardens, seeding themselves generously. Ants carry off ripe seeds, dropping a few along their little pathways so the corms appear all over ...

You should also consider foliage color to add contrast in the shade garden. Japanese maples thrive in the Pacific Northwest shade and come in various leaf shades from lime green to deep burgundy.

English holly certainly looks festive this time of year, but as recently reported in High Country News, the invasive plant poses a significant threat to Pacific Northwest forests.

You should also consider foliage color to add contrast in the shade garden. Japanese maples thrive in the Pacific Northwest shade and come in various leaf shades from lime green to deep burgundy.