The wonderful fragrance and luxury of citrus in bloom may be exactly what 2021 ordered. When you think of the cool environment of the Pacific Northwest, you don’t necessarily think of it as a place to grow citrus. What may come to mind instead is the sunny terrain of southern California or Florida, where it…
By John Christianson We are fortunate to be able to offer the finest fruit trees in the country, grown right here in the Skagit Valley. The W.S.U. Mount Vernon Research Station has trialed hundreds of fruit tree varieties over the years to suggest the best ripening and disease-resistant types west of the Cascade mountains.…
The holiday season has arrived and gift-giving has never been easier! Christianson’s Nursery Christmas Collection has plentiful gift ideas that will inspire you to start checking off your “nice list.” Take a look! Donna Hay’s “Christmas Feasts and Treats” Donna Hay makes Christmas cooking and entertaining so easy, with this must-have collection…
We love our friends at RentMasonBees.com so much, we want to spread the pollinator word/ Want to unique gift for an avid gardener? Send them a gift of Mason Bees! Order now for the holidays and you can print a gift certificate to mail or put under the Christmas tree. Then, in the spring of…
Schlumbergera truncata: Thanksgiving or Christmas Cactus? Yes, Thanksgiving cactus exist, and yes, they are different from Christmas cactus. If you have a Christmas cactus that blooms in November, it might not be the plant you think it is. Thanksgiving cactus has broad, flat leaves with pointy or slight serrations on the edges, and bloom from…
October 23, 2020 Here’s a neat article that connects Skagit Valley’s bountiful harvest of pumpkins, local foods, and autumn leaves by freelance blogger, Steph Forrer. Produced by MagicPNW All the Fall Feels on the Skagit Valley Harvest Loop!
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It’s Official! The Weigh-Off Continues… As you may already have discovered, this year’s Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival in its traditional form has been canceled. As much as we regret having no community celebrations, we are now taking pre-registration forms from growers to compete in the Weigh-Off (only) and will award the top-winning cash purse…
As the summer garden begins to wane, there are many things that need buttoning up for the Autumnal months ahead such as harvesting the last of the summer garden vegetables as well as tilling and preparing the soil to plant cold season vegetables including kale, cabbage, lettuce, collards, spinach, carrots, and fava beans. Now is…
Did you know there are all sorts of animals to see while visiting Christianson’s Nursery? As you stroll the grounds, we invite you to visit our eclectic and entertaining family of animals. Be sure to stop by the Propagation House to see pairs of African Ring Neck doves housed in oversized antique aviaries. Did you…