Happy New Year Plant People!
We will be closing for a short period this winter but look forward to a spring opening on March 2nd!
How To Care For Shrubs in Whatcom County
If you live in Bellingham, and the surrounding areas, you may be interested in learning more about the various plants that are used in landscaping features here. Many homeowners and business owners across Whatcom county use a variety of shrubs to accent their homes....
Adding a Anthurium improves air quality!
According to the NASA Clean Air Study, the Flamingo Lily was incredibly effective at removing airborne formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene and xylene in your home or office.
Christmas Open House | Save the Date Dec 2nd-7th
Our annual kick-off to the holiday season featuring free refreshments, and great photo opportunities for your family holiday card.
LADIES NIGHT OUT! Thursday Dec. 5, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday Dec.5th starting at 5:00 PM Jen Witman will provide step by step instruction on how to create a beautiful Christmas Porch Pot.
TREE AND SHRUB SALE
Great time to plant trees and shrubs! NOW 75% OFF Hurry in while supplies last!
November 23rd – Christmas Mini Portrait Sessions
Mini Christmas Portrait Sessions in the poinsettias. Sign Up Now!
Don’t miss out on these Fall Sales.
FALL DECOR: All of the fall decor is 60% OFF right now! Hurry in to get the last of our fun & festive fall decor to decorate your house. It’s never to late to shop FALL!!
PUMPKINS AND GOURDS ONLY $1
VW Home & Garden Fall Festival Weekend!
Saturday, October 12th starting at 9:00am, join us for some Fall Fun! Fall Sales and Clearance throughout the store! Kids activities, cider, coffee and treats from Mom VW’s kitchen!
How to Make a Beautiful Fall Planter with Jen Witman
Thursday Evening, September 19th starting at 5:00 PM Ladies Night with Jen Witman, who will be on hand to provide instruction on how to create an amazing Fall planter.
A Midsummer Night in the Garden Party
August 15th – Bring your friends and have a magical night in the garden sipping and shopping under the stars! We will have snacks, sales and fun!
How to decorate with a hanging flower basket for Mother’s Day!
It’s mother’s day on May 14th. Every mother loves hanging baskets because they quickly decorate any space and are easy to replace and refresh for a new look that changes with the seasons.
How to Care for your Boston Fern Hanging Basket
The most important thing you need to do caring for your Boston fern care is to make sure that it’s in the right kind of environment. Boston ferns need a cool place with high humidity and indirect light. What taking care of a Boston fern plants indoors, it’s a good idea to provide additional humidity for them, especially in the winter. Like a shower!
Kalanchoe
Want your Kalanchoe to reflower? Simply cut off the flowering head, let the plant rest with reduced water, and resume its normal care. It should flower naturally in Spring.
Watering Your Garden, Planters & Hanging Baskets.
During the spring and fall, you should check the soil moisture approximately every 3-5 days. During the hot and dry summer months, this should be done everyday for planters and hanging baskets, 2-3 days for in ground small-medium sized plants and every 3-5 days for larger plants and trees.
Fertilizing your hanging baskets.
Your hanging baskets are only getting nutrition if you provide it to them. After watering, regular fertilizing at the right amount and time is the most important thing to keep your plants thriving.
The Great Pacific Northwest Garden Slug War
Slugs are some of the most notorious pests here in the Pacific Northwest. Click here to find out how to deal them a knock-out blow!
One of the stunning new varieties of Hydrangeas we have this year.
This season we have a new hydrangea Seaside Serenade. A new series of six remarkable hydrangeas with truly notable improvements that make the classics you already love, even better.
Why our Roses are so much better at VW’s Home & Garden
Growing the Best Roses in Whatcom County since 1980. The roses you purchase are special because of all of the attention we give them when they arrive at our greenhouse before the season starts. Gardeners all across the Pacific Northwest visit us to purchase their roses.
DIY Painted Terracotta Pots Ladies Night April 5th – 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Come join us April 5th for a very special Painted Terracotta Pot ladies night here at our greenhouse garden center in Blaine, WA.
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