Posts by Sky Nursery
Gardeners: Support Neighbors with Most Needed Homegrown Veggies for Hopelink
For many years now, Sky Nursery has been a proud partner of Hopelink, a community action agency operating within North and East King County to provide essential services for neighbors in need. Their proven assistance programs range from education and family development to housing and of course, their Hopelink Food Markets, which in 2025 served…
Read More10 Edible Flowers for Northwest Gardeners
As urban/small space gardeners in the Northwest, incorporating edible flowers is an oft-underestimated opportunity to connect to our gardens, all while improving biodiversity and overall garden health. And, the wide, fragrant, and delicious world of edible flowers is far from limited. You’ve likely already heard of chamomile, hibiscus, lavender, and even rose in drinks and sweets,…
Read MoreStrawberries in Seattle: Tips & Tricks for Your Very Own Homegrown Berry Patch
Spring has officially sprung, and alongside rows of lettuce and peas, you may stumble across one of our favorite garden treats: strawberries! A slightly lesser-known but no less popular Western Washington staple, these berries are incredibly easy to grow at home, and require a fraction of the space and upkeep of fruit trees and other…
Read MoreA Buyer’s Guide to the Rose Field: New Varieties for 2026
Hello gardeners. My name is Mary. I’ve been part of the tree and shrub team here at Sky for years, and as Sky Nursery’s Rose Buyer, it’s been my honor (and great challenge) to select each of the 314 varieties we will carry this year. For some, I fell immediately in love with the…
Read MoreIn Defense of the Pansy: A Local Flower Farmer Reimagines a Classic Bloom
Photo by Kelly Bowie for Timber Press In celebration of our upcoming event, ‘Pansies: Reimagined’ with Brenna Estrada of Three Brothers Blooms, we thought we’d take a dive into the elegant, fragrant, and oft-underappreciated world of pansies. In Brenna’s eyes, and throughout her beautiful new book, Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with…
Read MoreOur Favorite PNW Tomatoes for 2025
Tomato season is fast approaching at Sky Nursery, and if you’re looking for some fresh ideas for what to plant this year, our staff has pulled together a few recommendations for you. Read on below to learn more, but if you’re just not satisfied with the ten we’re sharing here, you can find our complete…
Read MoreNew 2025 Rose Varieties for NW Gardeners
Every year in February, we receive HUGE deliveries of over 300 rose varieties, including David Austin, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Shrub, Climbing roses – and more! This year, we have several exciting varieties we haven’t carried before, some new to the industry and others new to Sky. For growing advice and information on different types…
Read MoreGrow Bare Root Specialty Onions – 8 New Varieties for 2025
For the first time ever, 8 different varieties of unique and delicious onion bundles have arrived at Sky from Territorial Seed Co.! For many years now we have been a proud retailer of Willamette Valley based Territorial Seeds as part of our yearly PNW seed selection, so when the chance came to try some of…
Read MoreLangley Fine Gardens Pt. 1 – Early Spring Favorites
Photo Credit: Langley Fine Gardens Sky Nursery has always been proud to partner with a rich community of local growers offering high-quality plants raised by and for our Pacific Northwest climate. You can check out some of our favorite sustainable and locally-grown seed companies in our blog post here. Today though, we get to share…
Read MoreUSDA Zone Changes – How Does this Affect NW Gardeners?
On November 15, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an update to its Hardiness Zone Map, moving the Shoreline/North Seattle area from Zone 8b to 9a. The map has long been a useful tool for gardeners to determine which perennial plants are likely to survive their region’s coldest temperatures. Zones are assigned…
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