What’s New

Pest Watch: European Chafer

If you’ve noticed crows, raccoons, or squirrels tearing up your lawn lately, you’re not alone. These animals aren’t just causing chaos for fun, they’re on a mission to find food. One likely culprit is the European chafer grub. Fortunately, West Seattle Nursery sells live beneficial nematodes in the Garden Center, which can help reduce grub populations naturally. Learn more from our blog post here.

Dazzling Deciduous Conifers

Spring is showing off, and so are our deciduous conifers! Larix are leafing out and coning up, and the cones emerging on our blue Douglas firs, Pusch Norway spruce, and Mac's gold white spruce are bursting with vibrant pink-red colors. It’s the perfect time to realize your appreciation for conifers. Check out our 2025 conifer list here! And don't miss our ginkgo tree buds are also swelling!

Fertilizer Basics for Thriving Plants

Did you miss our Fertilizer Basics class last month with Ray? You can still catch up! Check out our handout summarizing the class under the ‘Feeding Your Garden: Fertilizer Basics for Thriving Plants’ class. Ray covers everything from application techniques to the fundamentals of soil acidity and nutrient leaching.

This Month at WSN

Growing Gardeners Club

This month, our Growing Gardeners Club members will receive a pair of binoculars and a waterproof guide to local birds to explore the wonderful world of PNW bird watching! With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and spot some feathered friends. These binoculars will help you see the vibrant birdlife that makes the Pacific Northwest so special. More information can be found here.

April Specials at the Coffee Bar

We have some tasty specials this month:
-Cherry Blossom Mocha
-Raspberry Rose Iced Tea
-Honey Lavender Latte
-Blackberry Italian Soda
More information and our pet of the month can be found here!

Seed-Grown Species Rhodies & Azaleas

Seed-grown species rhododendrons and azaleas from Chimacum Woods have arrived! Since these rhododendrons and azaleas are grown from seed, they are harder to come by. We received a limited supply in our our order last week, and they’ve been a hot pick! Learn what the difference between species rhododendrons and hybrids are here.