Located in beautiful Skagit Valley,
we offer a wide variety of
common and uncommon plants,
garden accessories, antiques, and gifts.
Open daily
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Ringing in the New Year
welcoming 2024
What a year it has been! We enjoyed a busy spring, we received beautiful shipments of plants, celebrated garden roses during our Rose Festival, and felt a wonderful sense of community during our summer Farmers Markets and Holiday Markets. Our gardens grew, and we added a few projects here at the Nursery to keep us busy (we have no shortage of projects it seems). Looking toward 2024, we feel appreciative of the gardening community we are a part of and so thankful for the many new gardeners we have welcomed into the Nursery. We hope you feel excited about your upcoming projects and we can't wait to learn more about your gardening plans this year.
We hope to see you at the Nursery in the New Year!
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I Love Spring!
The Seattle Northwest Flower and Garden Festival is set to take place February 14th-18th, 2023. Flower Bus tickets are available to purchase in the Nursery ($63 for the bus ride and show ticket), and we are excited to journey down to the Convention Center with you!
Check out our commercial exhibit in the Plant Market area, #2126
Visit our Garden Store to purchase Early Bird tickets to the Festival
Early Bird ticket at the Nursery: $22
Ticket at the door of the Festival: $27
Click HERE to learn more about this year's festival.
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January Specials
January 2-31
House & Conservatory Plants
free re-potting with pot & plant purchase!
20% off
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Find Inspiration in these Gardening Books
This year we are carrying insightful gardening books for you to gather the most important information for a successful gardening season ahead. Elevate your gardening game with a trio of must-reads! Dive into "Month-to-Month Gardening in the Pacific Northwest", by Christina Pfeiffer, for timely advice, tailored to our unique climate. Unearth the secrets of "Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades" by Steve Solomon, for a bountiful harvest. And don't miss the precision of "Guide to Pruning" by Cass Turnbull– a pruning handbook that demystifies the art.
You will learn how to embrace the maritime climate of the PNW by selecting vegetables that thrive in cool, moist conditions. Think kale, broccoli, and carrots – your allies in this verdant region. You will learn how to elevate your soil game. PNW soils can be acidic; ensure optimal pH levels for your veggies. Discover planting times for our region. Plant early varieties for a head start, and plan successional plantings to extend your harvest throughout the growing season.
Dive into dormant season pruning when trees are in their winter slumber. This minimizes stress on the plant and reduces the risk of diseases. In Cass Turnbull's guide, you will learn to prioritize the removal of dead, damaged, and diseased branches. This not only enhances the tree's appearance but also prevents the spread of ailments and she will explain how to shape the future growth of your trees by focusing on structural pruning.
Armed with these insights, your journey into the world of PNW vegetable gardening and dormant season pruning is bound to be both fruitful and fulfilling.
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What to Plant in January?
Now is the best time to browse through the Nursery's selection of bare root offerings. From fruit, flowering, and shade trees to ornamental shrubs and cane fruits, our selection is at its best during the month of January.
While spring feels distant, now is the best time to plan and organize your garden. Consider adding fall color, such as Cotinus and Red Maples, or winter flowering shrubs like Forsythia. Or, a favorite of ours: old-fashioned spring blooming lilacs, like Syringa 'Beauty of Moscow'. The opportunity is endless, and we look forward to supporting and assisting you in creating your garden vision.
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Dormant Season Pruning with John Christianson
Saturday, January 6th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
reservations required
complimentary!
please check in at the Garden Store before class
Enjoy this informative class on dormant season pruning with owner John Christianson and take away some of the best tips and tricks for seasonal pruning. John will demonstrate his techniques for shaping, rejuvenating, and maintaining various types of trees and shrubs. Learn the principles behind strategic cuts, proper tool selection, and the benefits of pruning during the dormant season. This class offers insights into promoting plant health, stimulating growth, and enhancing overall aesthetics, equipping you with essential skills to cultivate thriving landscapes year-round. |
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| Grow More Food!
Saturday, January 13th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
reservations required
class fee: $15
please check in at the Garden Store before class
You don’t need more space to grow more food- healthy soil and strategic planning are enough to yield an abundant harvest! In this class, taught by Hailey Lampe of Cruising Climate, we will explore basic soil care routines, succession planning, and garden mapping. By the end of class, you’ll have created custom plans to implement in your garden, and using these skills, you can grow SO MUCH FOOD! |
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| All Things Hugelkulture
Saturday, January 20th
11 a.m. – noon
reservations required
class fee: $15
please check in at the Garden Store before class
Join Sarah Wagstaff, owner of SUOT Farm, an urban flower farm, in learning all of the important methods of cultivating Hugelkultur vegetable and flower beds. This method is a no-dig raised bed that holds moisture, builds fertility, maximizes surface volume, and is a great space for growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Enjoy learning the methods and principles of this centuries-old traditional way of building a garden bed. |
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Permaculture 101
Saturday, January 27th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
reservations required
class fee: $15
please check in at the Garden Store before class
Embark on a transformative journey into sustainable gardening with our Permaculture 101 class, instructed by Jessi Bloom, designed exclusively for new gardeners. Discover the principles and practices of permaculture, a holistic approach that harmonizes with nature to create resilient and productive ecosystems. In this comprehensive class, you'll delve into the core concepts of permaculture design, covering topics such as companion planting, soil regeneration, water conservation, and organic pest management. Learn how to cultivate a garden that not only yields abundant harvests but also nurtures the environment.
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New Hope for the New Year in Primrose!
It is during this time of year that our hearts are full of gratitude when we think of our wonderful friends and customers that make our work here in Primrose all possible. We are excited about all the possibilities of a new year and a new season. We are busy curating so many wonderful things for you this year, and getting back to our roots, making sure our vision for the shop holds to its founding 28 years ago. Primrose Gifts and Antiques came to life in a cinder block tractor shed in 1995. When Bob Hart's farm was purchased by the Christiansons in 1990, Toni and John included antique garden statuary and special vintage finds as enhancements to their new enterprise. Soon, those curated treasures required a dedicated space outside of the Garden Store, and Primrose was born. The shop started very small, half its current size, where customers and nursery staff alike would all gather around an old wood stove. Primrose was an opportunity for Toni to share her love of beautiful and unique gifts for the gardener. The selection included gifts for all occasions and attracted a loyal following. As years passed, Primrose became a destination for customers seeking unexpected treasures and came to love the cozy, eclectic space surrounded by the nursery's abundant plants and flowers. Now, as we enter 2024, we are excited and honored as we return to our roots and re-invigorate Toni's original vision for Primrose. As you may have noticed, we've added new wood floors, a beautiful new display window, and a new dressing room for your comfort. As another year unfolds, we are busy filling the store with new arrivals of antique, one-of-a-kind finds and an ever-evolving selection of best-of-class books, clothing, kid's games and toys, and specially curated finds for your home and garden. Our mission, as Toni prescribed nearly 30 years ago, is to offer you, our dear friends and community, a respite from the everyday and a place where you feel welcome and inspired. We hope that this is your happy place as it is ours... we look forward to seeing you soon.
Cheers,
SaraJo & Carrie
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Start an Indoor Grow Stand and You’ll be Enjoying Homegrown Salad Before You Know It
-Kay Torrance
Starting in mid-August through early November, daylight in the PNW decreases by about three minutes per day. As the winter solstice arrives on December 21st there are only 8.5 hours of daylight. This is an excellent time to start an indoor growing stand project.
Find a Suitable Location
Gardeners naturally want to place their grow stand near a window. However, with good artificial lighting, you can use a dark corner, unused room or counter, shower stall or heated basement. The size needs to match your growing goals. Once you have an idea of the size, it is time to decide whether to purchase a kit or build your own. Many kit options are available; some fit on a small tabletop, and others are large tents that are mini-indoor greenhouses. Build your own with wood or pipe, or save money by repurposing shelving and lights you already have.
Selecting Lighting for Your Grow Stand
Grow stands need a good source of artificial lighting, ideally lights that produce a full spectrum of high-intensity light for rapid plant growth. Leafy greens and herbs need around five hours of direct sunlight each day. Most garden vegetables need up to 14 hours of light each day. Fluorescent or LED tube lights are an inexpensive alternative to a plant or grow light. Florescent lights give off some heat, which is beneficial to plants, but the glass bulbs can be easily broken. LED grow lights produce the highest intensity light but are the most expensive.
Interested in reading the full article? Check out their BLOG! |
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Wishing you a wonderful start to the New Year!
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Christianson's Nursery | 360-466-3821 | 15806 Best Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 | www.ChristiansonsNursery.com
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