Posts by Sky Nursery
New 2025 Rose Varieties for NW Gardeners
Every year in February, we receive HUGE deliveries of over 300 rose varieties, including David Austin, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Shrub, Climbing roses – and more! This year, we have several exciting varieties we haven’t carried before, some new to the industry and others new to Sky. For growing advice and information on different types…
Read MoreGrow Bare Root Specialty Onions – 8 New Varieties for 2025
For the first time ever, 8 different varieties of unique and delicious onion bundles have arrived at Sky from Territorial Seed Co.! For many years now we have been a proud retailer of Willamette Valley based Territorial Seeds as part of our yearly PNW seed selection, so when the chance came to try some of…
Read MoreLangley Fine Gardens Pt. 1 – Early Spring Favorites
Photo Credit: Langley Fine Gardens Sky Nursery has always been proud to partner with a rich community of local growers offering high-quality plants raised by and for our Pacific Northwest climate. You can check out some of our favorite sustainable and locally-grown seed companies in our blog post here. Today though, we get to share…
Read MoreUSDA Zone Changes – How Does this Affect NW Gardeners?
On November 15, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an update to its Hardiness Zone Map, moving the Shoreline/North Seattle area from Zone 8b to 9a. The map has long been a useful tool for gardeners to determine which perennial plants are likely to survive their region’s coldest temperatures. Zones are assigned…
Read MoreCamellias – Types & Great Varieties at Sky for 2024
The camellia is the acknowledged queen of Seattle’s winter gardens. Camellias can grow into regal and commanding twenty-foot shrubs if you give them the room and time, or you can keep many varieties in containers or constrained spaces as a more modest accent plant. Their glossy evergreen foliage is attractive year-round in the landscape, but…
Read MoreNew Rose Varieties – 2024
Looking to buy a rose from Sky Nursery? Once a year in February, we receive HUGE deliveries of over 300 rose varieties, including David Austin, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Shrub, Climbing roses – and more! This year, we have several exciting varieties we haven’t carried before, some new to the industry and others new to…
Read MoreDon’t Fear The Fungi
By Gina Jones Here Come the Mushrooms With our long hot summers we almost forget what rain feels like! But now along with the fall rains, comes the mushrooms. Several days after the first soaking rain of the fall, I start to see mushrooms pushing their way through the grass and dried leaves in my…
Read MoreSky Staff Favorites for Fall: What Can I Plant Now?
As things quiet down and we settle in for the wet season ahead, we’re taking a little time to share a short list of the perfect fall plants to fill in an empty spot in the garden for fall and winter interest. We asked our staff straight up: What plants do we have this season…
Read MoreJapanese Maples: Our Favorites for Fall 2022
Japanese maples are a diverse family of deciduous trees, adored for their beautiful foliage and graceful structure. There is huge variation in height, growth form, leaf shape, foliage coloring, and bark appearance, making Japanese maples a versatile option for any garden. Maples thrive in rich well-draining soil and in sun to part shade conditions, both…
Read MoreHow to Plant in the Summer (Without Killing Your Plants)
The best transplanting weather is cool and wet, but sometimes there are good reasons to plant during hot and dry weather. In the Pacific Northwest where we regularly experience drought from July well into September, knowing how to help plants cope in these conditions is an essential gardening skill. If you find yourself needing…
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