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. - 6:00 p.m.
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May signals the time of sowing seeds in the garden and creating containers to dress up our outdoor living spaces. The evenings are warming up, meaning most annual plants can be left outside through the night. With the spring enthusiasm we have seen from our customers here at the Nursery, we would like to offer a few suggestions to ensure a successful start to the growing season.
Tips for growing annuals this spring:
- If nighttime temperatures drop to the low 40s, tuck your containers and hanging baskets inside. You can also use cloches to protect sensitive plants already in the garden.
- Consistent watering is essential. Plants in the ground require watering every 3 to 4 days if we haven't received adequate rainfall.
- Hanging baskets and containers require watering every 2 days or so. If you notice that the pot or container feels light, it is time to water. It is also important that your pots and hanging baskets have good drainage so they are not sitting in water for an extended period of time.
- Fertilizing with a rose and flower food also gives your plants a good start at the beginning of their growing season.
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Hanging Baskets for Mother's Day
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No matter what your garden size, there is always room for beautiful flowering hanging baskets. Use to add color and interest to a porch, balcony, deck, sunroom, or give as a delightful Mother's Day gift. Each cedar basket is planted by our in-house designers to flourish with an abundance of flowers and trailing annuals for repeat bloom in the sun or shade and to bring enjoyment throughout the months ahead.
With over 1000 planted, you will find a wide assortment of mixed flowers in 14-inch hanging cedar baskets and 14-inch coco-lined wire baskets in stunning color, monochromatic shades, or all-white themes. We also have an enticing selection of mixed annual baskets and fuchsia baskets for shady porches and living spaces.
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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14th, and we have a lovely selection of thoughtful gifts for the mothers in your life. From hanging baskets to handmade containers, we will also have a beautiful selection of Zonal, Fancy and Scented geraniums to gift to Mom, which will all be 15% off May 8-14th. While you're here, be sure to swing into Primrose, our antique and gift shop, filled with a delightful array of cards and gifts, including hats, clothing, jewelry, scarves, purses, candles, gardening books, cookbooks, vintage treasures, baby items, specialty food items and tea, and so much more!
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April 28 - May 7
Basket Stuffers
premium annuals growing in 2-inch pots for garden baskets
(regularly $3.98 each)
15% off
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May 8 - 14
Geraniums
zonal, ivy, and fancy leaf growing in 4-inch pots
15% off
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May 15 - 25
Shady Days
shade-loving, tuberous begonias and fancy, double, and New Guinea impatiens
15% off
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May 26 - 31
Fuchsia Starts
2, 4, and 6-inch hardy and upright varieties
15% off
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Spring Has Sprung in Primrose!
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We find ourselves at the beginning of May, and just as always, the sleepiness of winter is passed, and the buzz of spring is upon us. We have all been busy bees in the shop over the past few months with new projects every week, and we want to thank you for your patience as we wrap up these exciting projects. With all that is new in the shop, we feel there is much to look forward to. With new floors and a new antique glass bay window, we feel we can dress the shop up and display our gifts and antiques in new and engaging ways. Every week we have a new collection of antique and vintage items, ranging from furniture pieces to beautiful china and stoneware - perfect for Mother's Day and spring entertaining.
We have inspiring books lining our shelves, delicious locally sourced sweets and savory items in our cupboards, beeswax candles, and linen dresses for our mild spring days spent in the garden. With inspiration around every corner, we are sure you will find a perfect gift for the maternal figure in your life.
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Skagit Valley Farmers Market
Opening Market Day, May 28th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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The Skagit Valley Farmers Market at Christianson's makes its debut this month! Every Sunday, beginning May 28th through October, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the market will feature a full range of community farmers and craft vendors. The Sunday Market will be just north of the Nursery, in and around The Vinery.
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There are many classic spring flowering perennials that we feel take the cake year after year including, Delphinium, Foxglove, and Hardy Geraniums. These stunning perennials flower in the spring garden year after year, are winter hardy, and relatively low maintenance. Now is the time to be on the lookout for slugs wanting to munch on the soft foliage of perennials emerging from the ground. Putting down Sluggo early in the season should help this problem. Perennials offer a wide array of flower colors and forms while also adding structure and texture with their foliage. Many heat-loving perennials are just becoming available, such as Echinacea and Leucanthemums. Now is a great time to get both spring and summer bloomers to fill in those blank spots. As for your existing perennials, add compost and fertilize if you have not already done so this spring. Most perennials will love the extra boost as they head into the growing season! Adding a thin layer of compost on top of the soil can improve the soil and help with water retention as we head into the warmer months. Now is also a great time to cage peonies, dahlias, and other heavy flower growers so their blooms will stand up well throughout their growing season. There is always much to do in the garden this time of year, so have fun experimenting with some of these great perennials!
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Celebrating Our 20th Year!
A Rosy Day Out
Sunday, June 24th
9 am- 6 pm
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We are gleefully anticipating June when we have our 20th Annual Rose Festival under the big tent centered in the beautiful Schoolhouse Rose Garden. This annual festival is beloved by the gardening community, and we always enjoy rose-related conversations throughout the day. This year, we will have wonderful discussions to attend and hope to see you in the gardens.
“A Rosy Day Out” includes a community rose display and friendly competition in the Schoolhouse, an ice cream social in between morning and afternoon speakers, and sitting together with like-minded gardeners in the Schoolhouse Rose Garden while listening to keynote speakers. Last year, with the hot weather, the rose garden looked incredible with all the garden roses showing off their colors and enchanting us with their fragrances.
This year, we will celebrate garden roses, showcase a community rose display, and of course, offer tips, tricks, and experienced knowledge on rose care. And who doesn’t love to hear our favorite “Rose Buds” Ciscoe and John enthusiastically share their favorite rose companions…and give away plants too!
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Nominate Christianson's Nursery for 2022 Best of the Best Skagit Valley!
Nominations will be accepted between May 4th and May 23rd as the first part of the competition.
It's easy to do. Simply choose a category, make your nomination, and fill in your email address*. Continue and complete the registration form. You MUST register in order to nominate.
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WSU Skagit County Master Gardener Plant Fair
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The Annual Skagit County Master Gardener Plant Fair is set for May 13, 8 am – 2 PM at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, located at 501 Taylor Street in Mount Vernon. Parking is free – admission is free and the fun and knowledge you will gain is free.
You should try to make time to attend one of the short gardening presentations each half hour from 10 AM to 1 PM. Topics include Pruning, Bees, Slug Management, and plenty more. The Plant Fair covers the entire fairgrounds with one entire building – Building D, just for tomatoes: more than 40 varieties including slicers, salad tomatoes, cherry, and plum types, many of which are heirloom.
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Thank you for gardening with us!
Christianson's Nursery | 360-466-3821 | 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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