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Mason Bees are gentle, plump, dark-colored bees. They are among the first bees to fly in cool, wet spring weather. You can be a part of the Mason Bee revolutionRead more

Few garden scents are as memorable as sweet peas! In cultivation since the 17th century, many of us remember them from childhood in our grandmother’s gardens, or in bouquets. ARead more

February is a great time to refresh the containers on your front steps, patio, or porch. Here at the nursery, we have primroses and pansies in full color, and pottedRead more

Starting your own seeds indoors is a great family project and an economical way to grow your own organic garden. Seeds are usually started before winter is over, making thisRead more

Springtime is already here at Molbak’s. You can’t miss the scent of early blooms as you walk under our greenhouse roof. Our hyacinth, crocus, daffodil, tulip, muscari, fritillaria and irisRead more

Bare root trees and shrubs offer several advantages, and now is a great time for planting. No pot. No soil. No fertilizer. Here are a few good reasons to optRead more

The crisp chill of winter is here. For those hardy birds that overwinter in the Pacific Northwest, food supplies are dwindling. Keep your feathered friends well-fed during these cold months andRead more

The New Year—it’s the perfect time to take a deep breath and focus on ways to freshen your home and enhance your physical and mental well-being. Indoor plants can takeRead more

We are so fortunate to live in the Pacific Northwest where gardening is a four-season activity/sport. With a can-do attitude, some waterproof gloves and a pair of cozy waterproof boots,Read more

Last winter in the PNW, we were surprised by some legendary wind, rain and snow. And after the clouds cleared, our Garden Team was flooded with questions about how toRead more