2024 Seattle Dahlia Show

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The 2024 Seattle Dahlia Show at Sky Nursery: A Blooming Extravaganza The 2024 Seattle Dahlia Show, held at the charming Sky Nursery, is a spectacular event that brings together flower enthusiasts, seasoned gardeners, and curious visitors from all around the Pacific Northwest. Photo Album of the Event Video Walk Through of the Event – ALMOST…

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The Vibrant Charm of Alki Flower Houses in West Seattle

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Nestled along the scenic Alki Avenue in West Seattle, the Alki Flower Houses stand as a beacon of color and creativity amidst the urban landscape. These two remarkable homes, owned by Randie Stone, have become a local treasure and a major tourist attraction, captivating visitors with their unique charm and vibrant displays of flora. In…

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Ready to give up your lawn?

by Lora Hein originally featured in My Edmonds News.   As warmer days and clearer skies arrive at last, many of us are itching to get outside. The ditty often attributed to Ogden Nash (but not his) springs to mind: “Spring is sprung, the grass is ris. I wonder where the birdies is.” L-R: Before…

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Exploring the Beauty of the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle

We had a fantastic time exploring the show today! Check out this album featuring over 150 photos from our visit and our review below. Each year, this spectacular event draws gardening enthusiasts, landscape designers, and nature lovers from near and far to immerse themselves in a world of breathtaking floral displays, innovative garden designs, and expert…

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Deck Your Halls With Fresh, Fragrant Greens From Your Edmonds Garden

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Fragrant Greens From Your Edmonds Garden: Bring the natural beauty and fragrance of holidays home this season – decorate with live greens.  Whether you have a fresh tree or faux, adding evergreen branches and sprays throughout your rooms will amp up the festive atmosphere.  Fresh greens can be found almost anywhere – garlands, wreaths, Sam…

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Edmonds City Park Restoration Area

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A Little History of Edmonds City Park Restoration Area (A very brief story of the process of bringing an unusable boggy drainage ditch into a native restoration site for all to enjoy.) Before there was a park, or even a town, a small stream pulling water from the surrounding hills, brought water to a large marsh…

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Creating Hanging Flower Baskets in Edmonds

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Creating Your Own Beautiful Flowering Hanging Basket By Debra Dill April 23, 2023   1. Variegated geranium, purple petunia, black-eyed Susan vine, sweet potato vine, and pink verbena.   Ahh Spring! For those of us who love to garden, the dreams that begin to dance in our heads this time of year are not of…

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