gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest.

This fully-updated third edition of Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest includes revised designations for species, genus, and family names for numerous native plants, and over 900 beautiful and informative color photos of native trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and annuals.

1. What grows well in the Pacific Northwest?
2. What are five flowers that are native to Washington state?
3. What is the best soil for native plants?
4. What grows well in Washington state?
5. What can I plant in the Pacific Northwest in May?
6. What is the best way to start seeds indoors?

What grows well in the Pacific Northwest?

Growing vegetables in the Pacific Northwest coastal region

• Artichokes. These perennials get larger and more productive each year, and they like our climate. ...
• Asparagus. Asparagus will grow anywhere in our region. ...
• Beans. Bush beans take more space and can end up sprawling on the ground. ...
• Beets. ...
• Broccoli. ...
• Cabbage. ...
• Cauliflower. ...
• Carrots.

What are five flowers that are native to Washington state?

• Athyrium alpestre. Athyriaceae. American Alpine Lady Fern.
• Athyrium filix-femina. Athyriaceae. Lady Fern.
• Balsamorhiza sagittata. Asteraceae. Arrowleaf Balsamroot.

What is the best soil for native plants?

Generally, clay soils are naturally fertile and shouldn't require any added fertiliser, while sandy soils are low in fertility as nutrients leach out with fast drainage. Only use low-phosphorus fertilizers especially formulated for Australian native plants or mulch instead.

What grows well in Washington state?

The following vegetables can be planted in summer or early fall for winter and early spring harvest.

• BEANS. Plant Bush beans until late July to produce a good crop before frost. ...
• BEETS. Beets can be planted until August 1 and produce a dependable crop. ...
• BROCCOLI. ...
• BRUSSELS SPROUTS. ...
• CABBAGE. ...
• CHINESE CABBAGE. ...
• CARROTS. ...
• CAULIFLOWER.

What can I plant in the Pacific Northwest in May?

May Vegetable Gardening in the Northwest

They include eggplant, hot and sweet peppers, tomatoes, melons, squash, beans, corn, and cucumbers. Direct-sow seeds or plant seedlings -- either will have your kitchen overflowing with great flavors later in summer.

What is the best way to start seeds indoors?

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

1. Purchase your seeds from a trusted source. ...
2. Pot with seed-starting mix. ...
3. Make sure your containers have drainage holes. ...
4. Plant seeds at the proper depth. ...
5. After sowing, set the containers in a warm location. ...
6. Keep seed-starting mix moist. ...
7. As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location.