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Magnificent Magnolias


These elegant trees are grown throughout the world for their beautiful blooms;


 multi-season interest, attractive structure, handsome bark, ornamental seed


pods and lush foliage, make them highly prized as a specimen tree in landscapes


large and small.  There are more than 200 species of magnolia, not including


numerous cultivars and varieties, that are widely available as deciduous and


evergreen trees, and range in size from a large tree to smaller shrub like forms.


However, the most common types found in cultivation fall into three primary


groups: Star Magnolia, Saucer Magnolia, and Southern Magnolia.  The Star


Magnolia group is ideal for colder climates and are often multi-trunk or


sometimes seen in a single trunk form. The blooms emerge from fuzzy silver


buds in early to mid spring that open with tassel-like petals that are white to


a soft pink, followed by ornamental seed pods and dark green leaves reaching


up to 10'-20' tall by 8'-12' wide. The Saucer Magnolia group are known


for showy spring blooms in a magnificent display that emerge from soft silvery 


buds with large blooms in yellow, pink, or shades of purple. The bloom sizes


vary from variety to variety, it can also be a multi-trunk or single trunk tree


that features a silvery to tan bark that is a beautiful addition to the winter


landscape. The grand dame of the Magnolias, the Southern Group, is well


known for its huge citrus-scented ivory blooms in summer and stately form


that features glossy dark green leaves with copper felting on the undersides.


After blooming, the flowers leave behind large, tawny felted seed pods that


can last for months. These magnolias have many cultivars that range from


 small to quite large. Call for details or come in and see our friendly staff. 

Edible Gardening


A delicious selection of vegetables and herbs have arrived, just in time


 to get your garden started. Stop by to choose the edibles that are right


 for you, whether you have a large plot of land or a container on your


 balcony, we have edibles that are just right for your space and your


 lifestyle. Choose from cabbage, lettuce, onions, carrots, and so much


more. These veggies are cool-season crops, as they prefer crisper weather


conditions and, at the end of summer, can be planted again for another


crop in the garden or containers. Don't forget to check back in mid-May


and get your warm season vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, squash


and more. 

Rhododendrons And Azaleas


We have just received a beautiful selection of these Western Washington garden


staples in a dazzling array of colors and sizes.  These acid-loving plants thrive in


 moderately moist, well-drained soil and in the morning sun to partial afternoon


shade.  These stunning spring bloomers thrive in our naturally acidic soils but


are shallow-rooted, so a good practice is to provide a layer of mulch around the


base, paying close attention to not allowing it to touch the trunk during our often


warm stretches in the summer.  Rhododendrons and azaleas come in many different


 forms big to small dwarf varieties that are either evergreen or even deciduous. Come


on in and see the show as they begin to bloom. Many varieties to choose from.


Limited quantities.

Japanese Maples


A Pacific Northwest favorite, the iconic Japanese maple is available in a variety of sizes,


 styles and foliage colors. This graceful deciduous tree is well known for its stunning


 fall color; however, it also offers beautiful structure whether in leaf or bare branched.


 In addition, many varieties offer unique variegated foliage or colored bark. Gardening


 in small spaces can seem limiting, and we may feel reluctant about planting a tree.


The good news is there are many small varieties that are well-suited to compact spaces


or container gardening. Come on down to the farm and see our vast collection of these


tried and true landscape stars. Varieties include Shaina, Twombly's Red Sentinel,


Katsura, and many, many more.

 Fresh Digs


We have a huge selection of freshly dug trees and shrubs from our fertile fields in the


 scenic Snohomish valley as we have concluded our 2025 harvest. Pictured below are just


 three examples of our recent additions at the nursery. The Greensleeves Kousa dogwood


 was discovered in Massachusetts, features dark green leaves, and is a prolific blooming


tree that produces a large cop of red fruit in late followed by a dazzling fall display of red


and purple leaves. This dogwood has a vase shape and can reach 15-20ft tall and 15ft wide.


We also have fresh conifers as well, such as the Dwarf Golden Spreader Nordman Fir, which


 has a striking golden winter hue that can brighten up those shady areas in the landscape.


Reaching 3ft tall and 4-5ft wide.  And if you are looking for something for a container or a


narrow area, the Thoweil Dwarf Hinoki Cypress is a wonderful choice. This deep green conifer


 is slow-growing and has a narrow, sculpted upright habit, reaching 5-6ft tall and 2ft wide,


 makes it an ideal addition to any smaller landscape space.


  Come on down and see what's new on the farm!

April Garden Tasks 

   

Refresh your containers with colorful

 spring blooming flowers.


Divide perennials, such as hostas, daylilies,

and ferns, as well as ornamental deciduous grasses,

 like Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)

 and Feather Reed Grass(Calamagrostis).


Lightly prune and shape your evergreen

 hedges, such as boxwoods.


Apply Compost & Mulch to

 reinvigorate your soil.


Cut back deciduous ornamental grasses to prepare

 for the emergence of fresh blades.


Plant Potato & Onion Starts


Fertilize your vegetable garden,

 flowering shrubs, and perennials.


Prune summer & fall blooming

 clematis.

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