Container Plants Made for the Shade

Container plants that are made for the shade. more...

Ostrich Fern

When the fronds of Matteuccia struthiopteris unfurl you know immediately why it is called the ostrich fern. more...

Made for the Shade: Shade Plants

This delightful collection of calming plants is perfect for those spots shielded from summer’s sun more...

Japanese Painted Fern

This year's perennial plant of the year is the showy Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum). more...

Vanilla Leaf

Intriguing texture, colour and a pleasing vanilla-like scent make this striking native perennial a welcome choice for coastal gardens. more...

Grow portable mushrooms

Have you ever wanted to grow your own edible mushrooms? This simple portable garden is a great way to produce your own edible mushrooms, use up some shady garden space and make use of that more...

The Year's Best

The Great Plant Picks program's annual selection includes trees, shrubs, and perennials perfectly suited for the Pacific Northwest gardens. more...