Posts Tagged ‘pollinator plants’
10 Edible Flowers for the 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 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 MoreHarvest Season is Every Season: Don’t Miss These Early Bonus Crops
Most of us have been trained to think in terms of linear systems, and new vegetable gardeners often start out trying to garden in a straight line: plant in the spring, water through the summer, harvest in the fall, wait out the winter, then purchase new seeds or seedlings and start over. There’s a lot…
Read MoreOver-Wintering Hummingbirds in the Puget Sound Area
Make your garden a haven for overwintering Anna’s hummingbirds!
Read More2020: Lessons in Gardening from the Sky Staff
We hope you have enjoyed and learned a lot from this year’s growing season. It has certainly been a unique one, for new & experienced gardeners alike, with lots of opportunities for growth. Take a look below for some wisdom, laughs, and observations from the Sky garden folk you know and love. Here’s what they…
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