Garden Washington

10/24/2025

One of the most important factors in neighborhood satisfaction is the abundance of trees and well-landscaped grounds.

Public spaces are like backyards we all own together. Community gardens encourage community participation. Such is the power of plants to attract people – both to public spaces and to each other.

10/22/2025

🌿 Mark your calendars for Green Seattle Day! 🌿

On Saturday, October 25 (10 AM – 1 PM), the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) will be hosting a community tree planting at Pigeon Point Park as part of Green Seattle Day — celebrating 20 years of the Green Seattle Partnership!

This family-friendly event is a great way to get outside, meet neighbors, and help restore Seattle’s largest remaining forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt. No experience needed — snacks, tools, and gloves are provided. 🌳

📍 Meet at West Seattle Nursery & Garden Center
💚 Pigeon Point Park | Saturday, Oct 25 | 10 AM – 1 PM

10/17/2025

If you irrigate your landscape in and around the Columbia Basin, most irrigation water seasons will end by early next week. Here’s what to do after the water gets shut off.

Tips from Job's Nursery LLC

10/15/2025

October Gardening Tip!

10/01/2025

Does your garden have extra produce to share? AmpleHarvest.org makes it easy to get your surplus harvest into the hands of families.

Fight hunger and reduce food waste by sending your extra fruits and vegetables into the hands of families who can use it!

09/30/2025

If you're looking for some fall fun, head to one of Watson's Greenhouse and Nursery's three locations for their Pumpkin Jubilee Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Watson's will have family fun and games, fall decor, festive displays, a doggie costume contest and, of course, pumpkins! See you there!

09/29/2025

Have you ever been curious about growth on your property that might be harmful to you, your pets or the natural habitat or ecosystem where you live?

If so, check out the very informative website by the Washington State Noxious W**d Control Board where you can get help identifying noxious weeds and learn more about the ones that might be particularly invasive or harmful in your area: https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/

09/25/2025

09/20/2025

🎃🍁 Fall is here, and Carpinito Bros. is the place to be! From pumpkin hunts to corn mazes, there’s something fun for everyone. Here's what you can’t miss:

✨ U-Pick Pumpkin Patch – Whether you're after mini pumpkins, jumbo squash, or perfect pumpkins for carving & décor, you’ll find your match among acres of pumpkin goodness. Wheelbarrows are provided!

🌽 Corn Maze – Lose yourself in their expertly-designed maze, a new design each year so the adventure is fresh. Ideal for families, friends, or anyone who loves a good challenge.

🐐 Farm Fun Yard – Tons of activities for all ages: hay slides, a corn pit, rubber duck races, petting farm animals, goat walk, and a hay maze just for the little ones.

👩‍🌾 Field Trips – For educators & kiddos: interactive lessons, farm animals, hayrides & hands-on farm fun. Great for preschool & elementary explorations!

🏆 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off – Local growers bring their biggest pumpkins. Prizes, spectacle, community fun!

📸 Picture-Perfect Views – See Mount Rainier in the distance, rolling fields, festive autumn scenes—an ideal backdrop for your fall photos.

📅 When & Where�Opening: Friday, September 26 �Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze at 27508 W Valley Hwy N, Kent, WA - Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S. 277th St, Kent, WA

Find more info here: https://www.carpinito.com/pumpkin-patch-and-corn-maze

09/16/2025

🌸🐝 Pollinators power our planet:
• 85% of flowering plants rely on them
• 2/3 of crops depend on them
• $3B in U.S. ag value every year
• Vital food source for 25% of birds & many mammals
Protect pollinators → protect life. 🌍💚

09/11/2025

September gardening tip!