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Tips, stories, and inspiration from the Go Natives! Nursery team. Check back often for seasonal planting advice, plant spotlights, and nursery news.

Spring Native Plant Spotlight: Red Flowering Currant

Red flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is one of the showiest native shrubs in the Pacific Northwest, blooming in early spring with clusters of deep pink to red flowers that hummingbirds love.

Creating a Native Plant Rain Garden

Rain gardens are a beautiful and functional way to manage stormwater runoff on your property. Native plants are ideal for rain gardens because they are adapted to both wet and dry conditions.

Native Plants for Winter Interest

Just because the growing season is winding down doesn't mean your native plant garden has to look bare. Many native plants offer beautiful winter interest through berries, seed heads, and bark.

Fall Planting: Why Autumn is the Best Time to Plant Natives

Fall is actually the best time to plant most Pacific Northwest native plants. Cooler temperatures and fall rains give plants time to establish roots before the stress of summer drought.

Supporting Native Bees with Native Plants

Did you know that the Pacific Northwest is home to hundreds of native bee species? Many of these bees depend on native plants for food and nesting habitat. Here's how you can help.