INCREASE BIODIVERSITY: SUPPORT WILDLIFE WITH NATIVE PLANTS The Pacific Northwest is renowned for its diverse ecosystems and the rich array of wildlife that calls this region home. If you are looking for ways to bring the beauty of natural areas into your landscape,...
INVITE POLLINATORS INTO THE GARDEN It’s Pollinator Week! An annual event in celebration of pollinator health. Pollinators play a pivotal role in our gardens and are crucial to sustaining healthy ecosystems across the planet. First, let’s define the term....
For elegant and unique, long-lasting blooms in the winter landscape, it’s all about the Hellebore! They are known by several different common names including the Lenten rose, Snow Rose, and Easter Rose. No matter what you call them, Hellebores have become an...
Sensory gardens aim to incorporate plants and landscape features that can be enjoyed with all five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste! While welcoming to all, these gardens are often designed with children in mind. Sensory gardens can help us become more...
LAVENDER Lavender is in full bloom here at Farmington Gardens. A great choice for the home landscape, lavender is both heat and drought tolerant and pest and disease resistant. They thrive in full sun and prefer moderately-fertile, well-drained soils. We have a nice...
Check out this great information on successful indoor herb growing, courtesy of Botanical Interest Seeds! Tips for Success Indoor gardens bring fresh herbs to your fingertips for everyday recipes-even when the snow is piling high outside. Below are some tips on the...
