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Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts.
Winter Hours begin on November 5th
Open daily
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Holiday Open House
OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS
November 4th & 5th
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
complimentary refreshments and light bites served on Saturday from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
European Christmas Market in the greenhouses, live music, woodfire pizza, and warm refreshments
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| Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we bring the magic of a European Christmas Village to our upcoming Holiday Open House. We will have a group of wonderful local vendors in our greenhouse selling baked goods, jewelry, and holiday gifts and our store will be transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, European-inspired decorations, and joyful carols playing in the background. You’ll find unique and exquisite holiday gifts for everyone on your list, from handcrafted ornaments to gourmet treats. Next door at the Garden Store and Conservatory, find "Yuletide and Greenman" themed gifts and decorations too! Don’t miss out on this enchanting event as we kick off the start of the holiday season. We hope you will join us for a weekend of holiday festivities! |
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November Specials
ROSES 50% off the whole month of November!
November 3 - 16
groundcovers
kinnikinnick, ivy, juniper, salal, cotoneaster, vinca, and euonymous
20% off
November 17 - 30
camellias
all winter and spring-flowering camellias in bud or bloom
20% off
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Skagit Artists in the Schoolhouse
November 3rd, 4th, and 5th
The show begins Friday the 3rd from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. with a chance for the public to meet the artists in the show at the Artists Reception. The show will continue Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visit their website to learn more about this dynamic art group!
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| We are excited to gather in the Vinery again to kick off the holiday season! We will be showcasing Skagit Valley’s wonderful farmers, artisans, and craftspeople while celebrating the great diversity that makes up Skagit Valley. Join us on November 12th and December 17th from 10-3 at the Vinery! |
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A Visit with Father Christmas
Saturday, November 25th
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Father Christmas will be greeting children of all ages and listening to their Christmas wishes as they sit with him in an antique red clipper sleigh in our warm greenhouse. Bring your family and friends and visit Father Christmas to kick off your holiday season. We invite you to join us to connect with the magic of the season and meet the man in the vintage red suit. Please bring your cameras to take your own keepsake photos.
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November Workshops & Classes
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Independent Wreath Making
Saturday, November 18th through
Wednesday, December 23rd
Buy our greens and wreath ring or bring your own!
call to reserve: 360-466-3821
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Dried Wreath Making
Sunday, November 12th
11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
class fee: $85
call to reserve: 360-466-3821
Join Sarah Wagstaff, from SUOT Farm, in this creative class on crafting beautiful, long-lasting dried wreaths. It is the perfect opportunity to learn the art of creating stunning wreaths from dried flowers and foraged materials that will add a touch of natural beauty to your space.
Sarah will walk you through the process, providing tips and tricks to make your wreath stand out and will provide a variety of dried flowers, foliage, and decorative elements to choose from. |
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Swans of
Skagit Valley
Saturday, November 18th
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
class fee: $10
call to reserve: 360-466-3821
The majestic fields of white swans, both native trumpeter and tundra, is virtually Christianson’s doorstep in December, January, and February. Attend this highly informational presentation from wildlife biologist and Executive Director of the Northwest Swan Conservation Association, Martha Jordan and discover some of Skagit Valley’s best places to view them. Learn about these amazing birds (the largest waterfowl in the world) and meet the namesake of the Ledbetter Point State Park’s “Martha Jordan Birding Trail”- a trail dedicated to view trumpeter swans on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. |
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| Holiday Rosehip Wreath
Making Class
Saturday, November 18th
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
class fee: $70
call to reserve: 360-466-3821
please check in at the Garden Store before class
Laura is a master weaver of rose hips, akebia, and grape vines. She will share her expertise during this intimate workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own
handmade rosehip wreath. You will be using locally sourced wild red rosehips and Laura’s pre-made handwoven wreath vines as you weave rosehip branches
into an 8-inch diameter wreath. By nature, the rosehip wreaths will dry while holding onto their berries to ensure longevity through the seasons. This is a thorny affair! Please wear long sleeves and bring a pair of pruners.
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Seed Saving and Sharing
By Sheri Rylaarsdam, Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardener
Seed saving and sharing can save you money and open the door to learning about plants. First, always save seeds from open-pollinated plants: plants pollinated openly by wind, rain, or flying critters. Heirloom seeds are included in this category because the saved seeds have produced true-to-type plants for fifty years or more. Hybrid plants are sterile and the seeds will not grow true to form. Harvesting Self-Pollinating Seeds such as beans and peas: Let them dry on the plant, then pick the pods to shell. Thresh the pods by hand. The chaff can be winnowed by tossing the pods in the wind and catching the seeds in a basin. Lettuce seeds send up a seed stalk, ripening two to three weeks after flowering. Harvest daily by shaking the seeds into a paper bag. The lettuce feathers and chaff can then be separated from the seeds using a fine mesh screen.
To save seeds from tomatoes, choose fully ripe tomatoes. Cut across the equator of the tomato and scrape out the gel and seeds. Let the seeds ferment for a couple of days until a black or white mold forms on top. This helps remove any pathogens on the seed surface and also removes the natural germination inhibitor that coats the seed. Strain off the mold and rinse the seeds slowly and carefully. Drain in a fine mesh strainer and dry thoroughly on a saucer. Be sure to label the saved seeds with the name of the variety and the date they were saved. Since the viability of seeds is most affected by fluctuating temperature and moisture levels, it is important to store them in a cool, dry place-ideally in a tightly closed glass jar in the refrigerator.
To read more, check out their BLOG. |
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Christianson's!
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| Christianson's Nursery | 360-466-3821 | 15806 Best Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 | www.christiansonsnursery.com |
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