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A Brief History of Swan Dollars
Swansons has always appreciated our loyal customers and, in 2001, we created our very first Swan Dollars as a fun way of thanking them. Instead of the usual loyalty points program, we decided to get...
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19 Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs for a Water-Wise Garden
The Pacific Northwest may be famous for its rainy climate, but those of us who live here know that we also experience dry summers. In fact, our region has a climate similar to the Mediterranean, save...
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9 Flowers Blooming Right Now (And Into Fall!)
Gallery Block These are example images. Double-click here to replace these images with your own content. Learn more Despite the common perception that summer = an abundance of flowers, late summer can...
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Fall Favorites: Trees & Shrubs
Each season, our plant buyers seek out the most beautiful and interesting plants from our local growers. Fall is the time not only to find trees and shrubs with gorgeous fall foliage and flowers but...
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Fabulous Fall Recipes
Fall always inspires me to nest. I search out new recipes, spend weekends cooking and baking, and then test my creations on my friends and family. There’s just something about the chill in the air and...
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Our Favorite Plants for October
If we’re lucky, October days are crisp and sunny with just enough rainfall to keep everything green and thriving. No matter whether it’s drizzly or sunny, fall color is at its peak this month. Although...
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is here, and it's time to spread joy and love with thoughtful gifts for your friends and family. Celebrate their unique passions with our curated gift selection and ensure that this...
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How Care To For Air Plants
Air plants are unique, ingenious, and fascinating. They follow their own quirky path, so it is no wonder that these marvels have such a devoted fan base. We get so many questions about them, so here...
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All About Dracaena
Dracaena Dracaena is a genus comprising hundreds of species of trees and shrubs that are native to Africa, South Asia, North Australia, and Central America. With a large variety of leaf shapes, colors,...
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The Top 7 Health Benefits Of Houseplants
Nothing adds more beauty and comfort to our homes and offices than the lush flowers and foliage of indoor plants. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, cubicles... There really isn't a space a houseplant...
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How to Protect Your Tomatoes (and Other Warm-Season Veggies)
It’s Spring and I know you’re ready to get out there and plant since it’s sunny (wait… now it’s cold and raining…. wait! It’s sunny again… wait… ), but some vegetables won’t be happy (and grow into...
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How to Plant a Tomato
Tomato season is upon us! Let’s learn how to plant a tomato. For this project, we chose a Brandywine heirloom tomato to plant into a container, but the same steps work for planting tomatoes in the...
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All About Carnivorous Plants
No plant captures the imagination quite like a carnivorous one. With oddly shaped leaves that are designed to capture and digest insect prey, carnivorous plants are equal parts unique and sinister....
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Pruning Calendar
One of the more common questions asked by newer gardeners is, “when is the best time of year to prune my __________?” The answers out there can vary from “the first hearing of tree frogs after the...
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Demystifying a Drip Irrigation System
Summer in the maritime Northwest typically means lots of sunshine and long, hot stretches without the near-constant drizzle that characterizes our region. Often, we use our summer months to escape into...
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6 Tips to Help Your Plants Survive Your Vacation
You’ve been busy planting and weeding and watering and generally making your garden a gorgeous and inviting space you enjoy. Everything is looking healthy and lush due to your diligent care but now you...
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Fall Favorites: Perennials & Annuals
Each season, our plant buyers seek out the most beautiful and interesting plants from our local growers. Our annuals and perennials departments are filled with gorgeous foliage and blooming plants for...
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9 Favorite Plants for Fall
Fall is one of the loveliest times in the Pacific Northwest garden, as foliage begins to show spectacular color, fall flowers bloom, and certain summer plants just keep right on performing until frost....
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An Ethnobotanical Perspective on Marigolds
In temperate regions like western Washington, the humble marigold is a common sight at garden centers from spring through fall. Beloved by gardeners around the world for their easy care and bright...
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Much Ado About Mushrooms
It’s a perfect fall day — crisp air, blue sky, and brightly colored leaves are starting to drift down onto your emerald green… Hey!!! What is this popping up all over my beautiful lawn? Mushrooms???...
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