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By Dianna Hrutfjord It’s something in the air, the sound of the first snowfall, the excitement in your belly, the anticipation of...
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Dancing Daffodils
“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...
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Rachel Diesing’s Container Paradise
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...
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Pollinators 101
Our planet's food supply depends on pollinators. These creatures can range in species, from insects to birds all with unique...
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Growing a Tea Garden
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...
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The Soil Food Web
Instead of trying to feed our plants directly, we should trust that they can fend for themselves and start feeding our soil. If nutrients...
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Asparagus 101 - It's Easy!
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...
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winter bloomers FOR hummingbirds
In the Pacific Northwest, Hummingbirds are present year round. It is a joy and a blessing to see our beautiful friends flit about the...
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Plant-related Halloween Movies and their Spooky Counterparts
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...
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Pruning Tomatoes: Why? How? When?
Everyone loves tomatoes. They make a great addition to your garden with their bright fruit and unique grow pattern, plus, they're...
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Growing Citrus in the PNW
Yes, you can grow citrus in the Pacific Northwest. Given the right care, these tropical plants can thrive in our corner of the world as...
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Utilizing Beneficial Insects to Deter Garden Pests
There are many insects which will cause harm to your garden. Pests like spider mites will cause yellow leaves and ruin your foliage....
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Lavender Days at Garden Spot Nursery
We are in the beginning days of summer here in Bellingham, which means we are enjoying the start of lavender season! Lavender is quite...
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Earth Week 2020: Earth Day in Isolation
It's Earth Day! This is one of our favorite holidays at Garden Spot Nursery, and this year will be no different. Well, maybe a LITTLE...
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Discover Bee Keeping With Mason Bees
If you missed our class on raising Mason bees, you might be wondering what the big deal is. Aren't they just like any other bee? Aren't...
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Fitting Houseplants into Your Life
There are a lot of draws to filling your house with living things. For one thing, they clarify the air in your home, making for...
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Bare Root Planting: When, How, WHY?!
Strolling through the Garden Spot this week, you may come across a bin that looks a little strange... Dig a little deeper... these bins...
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