By Dianna Hrutfjord It’s something in the air, the sound of the first snowfall, the excitement in your belly, the anticipation of Christmas and it all begins and centers around finding the perfect tree. There is nothing like watching families pour out of cars and trucks at Christmas time, here to find just the right tree, which means something different for each family. One tradition, Paige tells me involves a family of four who seem to always show up on a rainy night looking for the biggest tree, one they can all help carry home. They always walk out together, hefting the big tree between th ..read more

“Find a grove of daffodils in an abandoned field and you have discovered a treasure trove of family history.” I once lived on a 5 acre farm that was part of a 300 acre parcel my husband’s family owned. We would often take long walks across his brother and uncle’s property dotted with cows and old abandoned cars, looking for treasures and watching out for perilous wells, careful not to fall. One early spring we came upon a knoll covered in hundreds of yellow daffodils. It took my breath away. What an arresting sight! My husband then told the story of the large family that once lived there. The ..read more

Rachel Diesing’s garden display is one to marvel at. She is a long-time customer at Garden Spot, and her goal is to create her own refuge and paradise. She lives in Bellingham and works as a luxury home real-estate agent, commuting between Canada and Bellingham on a regular basis. As a social butterfly with a busy lifestyle, Rachel makes it her goal to create a garden space that is both healing and personality-filled. Her landscape design and creativity have received recognition within our region, and she has agreed to share her hard work with us here. Welcome Home. Rachel’s home was purchas ..read more

Our planet's food supply depends on pollinators. These creatures can range in species, from insects to birds all with unique characteristics. Think of pollinators as a team of superheroes, each type with their unique powers. Insects Butterflies, beetles, wasps, and even flies are all essential pollinators. Bees are the pollinators we are all most familiar with. According to the NACCP, there are over 4000 types of bees in the United States. Some species are independent (carpenter bees, Polyester, leafcutters and cactus bees) while others are in looser colonies (honeybees, sweat bees). Interest ..read more

Gardens of all sizes can produce a soothing cup of tea. It's even possible that the plants you are already growing can be brewed. Here are a few things to consider when starting a tea garden. Picture taken by Drew Jemmet, Unsplash. Pick a location that gets plenty of light. Bonus points if it's near your kitchen for easy access. Select the plants! There are so many options. Below is a small list of popular plants grown for tea. Keep in mind, sometimes you harvest the foliage and sometimes you harvest the flowers. Anise Hyssop Fever Few Peppermint Fennel Chamomile Holy basil Chamomile Bee C ..read more

Instead of trying to feed our plants directly, we should trust that they can fend for themselves and start feeding our soil. If nutrients are available in a healthy ecosystem, your plants will find them. As gardeners, it is important to understand our relationship and role within The Soil Food Web. The Cycle Plants make sugars through photosynthesis, which are then pushed into the soil through their roots. Bacteria and fungi cluster around plant roots to eat these sugars. Protozoa like amoeba then eat these bacteria and fungi. The waste products from these protozoa are deposited right next to ..read more

Asparagus is a perennial that yield a delicious and easy crop that can last for many years. We will show you that these little spears are not as intimidating as they may seem. Asparagus FAQ's Asparagus thrives in the Pacific Northwest's cool climate. The young stems will emerge as the soil temperature rises in the springtime, however try not to eat it quite yet. Asparagus is definitely the plant for the patient gardener. It can take 2-3 years to produce its first crop, but once established, it can produce a harvest for decades. They produce delicious shoots, with new spears crowing every few ..read more

In the Pacific Northwest, Hummingbirds are present year round. It is a joy and a blessing to see our beautiful friends flit about the garden, drinking the nectar of our favorite plants. To see such a fascinating bird during this time does bring the question, how can your garden be more accommodating towards Hummingbirds? Here are some flowering plants that would be perfect for hummingbirds and for yourself this season. Sarcococca These Evergreen bloomers like shade to partial shade. Very easy to care for, and hummingbirds love their fragrant flowers. They prefer moisture, but not too wet. Th ..read more

Happy Halloween from the Garden Spot! To celebrate this year, and maybe bring a movie night to you at home, we made a list of movies to watch this Halloween that are all about plants. Things are certainly different this year, but one thing that will never change is a good movie night. If you are also looking for a plant that emulates your favorite film, we got you covered! So sit back, and let us share some movies and houseplants that can help make your Halloween better. The Thing from Another World When a scientist reports a UFO discovered on his research base in the North Pole, he and his t ..read more

Everyone loves tomatoes. They make a great addition to your garden with their bright fruit and unique grow pattern, plus, they're delicious! But they can be finicky to grow; dodging disease, under watering and sunburn in the summer is a big task. At Garden Spot Nursery, we want you to be prepared for all of this so you can have successful tomatoes plants into fall. We are always here to answer your plant questions, offer our experience and suggest products and soil amendments. Today we are tackling one specific area of concern: should you prune your tomato plants? The short answer is yes, but ..read more