Growing citrus is an incredibly rewarding way to add flavor, fragrance, and year-round interest to your container gardens, porches, and indoor areas during Winter. Citrus plants have so many...
Growing Citrus in the Pacific Northwest
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Winter Storm Recovery Tips for the Garden
Winter storms can wreak havoc on gardens and on the morale of gardeners who are eagerly waiting for Spring. Ice storms and cold temperatures can damage new plantings and can jeopardize large limbs...
Preparing Plants for Winter Weather
While cold temperatures are to be expected, even welcomed, there are a few key strategies that gardeners can employ to make sure cold temperatures don’t do any unnecessary damage to plants in the...
Gardening Trends of 2024
A new year of gardening is upon us! We couldn’t be more excited to watch the gardening trends of 2024 come alive in landscapes, gardens, and balconies across Portland, Vancouver, and the Pacific...
Winter-Blooming Camellia for Effortless, Brilliant Color
Introduce abundant blooms to your garden even in the cold, dark season with Sasanqua or Winter-blooming Camellias. Camellia sasanqua is a fantastic low-maintenance plant with shiny, deep green...
Decorating With a Living Christmas Tree
Bring some extra magic to your Holiday décor by incorporating a living Christmas tree! Not only do living trees let you enjoy a new plant in your home before adding it to your garden, they are a...
December in the Garden
Even as attention shifts to holiday happenings and indoor events, our generally mild December weather means that we can still enjoy time outside tending to the garden. Thankfully our temperate...
3 Ways to Refresh Your Porch Pots With Holiday Greenery
The Christmas tree is lit, the Paperwhites are potted, and the wreath and garlands are hung, but before your guests arrive, don’t forget to address the containers on your front porch, whose colorful...
Living Christmas Tree Selection & Care
Living Christmas trees are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season. Unlike fresh-cut trees, living Christmas trees are conifers that come potted with their roots still attached. If kept...
Our Favorite Festive Gift Ideas for Hosts
Gathering together in the Winter months is one of the best ways to bring cheer into the darker days. Share your gratitude to your host for opening their home to you with one of our favorite...
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...
November in the Garden
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....