Pacific Northwest growers

Deadheading perennials, cutting raspberry canes and preparing for the onion harvest keeps Northwest gardeners busy in August

GARDENING GUIDES Top 10 Native Plants for the Pacific Northwest

By Kate Bryant

More than just gorgeous and adaptable, these standout plants convey a sense of place

GARDENING GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener: What to Do in July

Deadheading spent flowers, keeping up with watering and starting seeds indoors are the biggest gardening tasks for July

REGIONAL GARDEN GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener: What to Do in April

Get ready for annual flowers and watch out for snails to ensure a bountiful garden now through summer

GARDENING GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener: What to Do in May

Take advantage of May's warmth to prune spring blooms and plant vegetables and annuals for a summer bounty

GARDENING GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener: What to Do in June

Now's the time to prune pines and vines, prevent pests and buy June-blooming plants to keep your garden healthy and beautiful

GARDENING GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener: What to Do in September

Put in cool-weather veggies, fertilize your lawn and tidy the garden this month before chilly weather arrives

GARDENING GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener's October Checklist

Break up tidying time by planting spring bulbs, tending to veggies and giving leaves a rich new life

GARDENING GUIDES Pacific Northwest Gardener's November Checklist

Set a festive mood with a container garden while preserving and protecting your landscape and water features

NORTHWEST GARDENING Pacific Northwest Gardener's February Checklist

Let witch hazel cast its spell, shut off your mason bees' snooze button and hit up the nursery for seeds and roses