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Sales | Events | Classes | Tutorials | Garden Tips

How-To Plant Bare Root

1/29/2021

 
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Bare Root: Lowest Price of the Year!
Never planted a bare root tree before? Instructions can be found below, along with a complete list of our fruit trees available. Bare root trees are easier to plant and transport now, which means we offer them at a lower price than when they are potted later in the spring.
VIEW 2021 BARE ROOT FRUIT TREES
VIEW 2021 BARE ROOT ROSES
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1.  Dig a shallow, wide planting hole.

2.  Mix the native soil with Planting Compost at a ratio of up to 50/50. Add a good starter fertilizer to the soil mix. We recommend E.B. Stone Organics Planting Compost which is full of beneficial microbes and mycorrhizae at the ratio recommended on the box.

3.  Spread the roots evenly in the hole, then back fill with your soil mix. The first roots should be just slightly below the surface of the soil.  Be sure not to bury the graft!

4.  Water well.

5.  Trees should be lightly staked for about one year and may need protection from rodents and deer.

6.  Water new trees and shrubs as needed the first year.

Bare Root Tree Sale

1/29/2021

 
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25% OFF Bare Root Stock
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Bare Root Trees arriving at the nursery mean that Winter will soon be drawing to a close and Spring is just around the corner! This is also the time when we have the widest selection of fruit trees available at the best price – pruned and ready to plant!

Never planted a bare root tree before? Instructions can be found by clicking the button below, along with the full list of our available bare root fruit trees. Bare root trees are easier to plant and transport now, which means we offer them at a lower price than when they are potted later in the spring.
BARE ROOT HOW-TO

Seed Season!

1/25/2021

 
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Garden Seeds Have Arrived!
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It's the most wonderful time of the year - seed season is here! We are thrilled to announce that we have the *widest* selection we’ve ever had of heirloom, organic and local seeds — all handpicked for growing in our PNW climate!

However, all around the region seeds are in short supply due to extremely high demand, in part from covid demand (we love new gardeners!). Our seed rack is already beginning to sell down and many varieties we won't be able to re-stock, so please plan ahead to get what you need for the growing season. As always, we are here to answer any questions you might have about varieties, seed starting and anything else we can help with.

To celebrate this exciting time of year, we put together our own version of a seed catalog featuring our wonderful suppliers. Scroll below for our virtual catalog and stop by to wander the rows of seeds in person and dream of spring!
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Deep Harvest Farm

We adore the hardworking team behind Deep Harvest Farm and could not be more honored to carry their open-pollinated, beyond certified organic and, as local as it gets, grown seeds in our nursery. We have two racks dedicated specifically to their seeds - choose from flowers, fruits and vegetables.
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Baker Creek

It's our second year carrying Baker Creek's seeds and they have easily become a fan favorite with our gardeners. Baker Creek is known for their diverse selection of heirloom seeds, that have often been saved and passed down for generations. Heirloom varieties are packed with flavor, beauty, and fragrance.
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Starting & Sprouting

The garden shop is stocked up with everything you need to get your seeds going. NEW in: seed sprouters for microgreens and sprouts – enjoy fresh greens year around!
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Malibu Compost

An exciting new addition to our soil and amendments section: Bu's Beginnings Biodynamic Blend for seed starting!

Virtual Seed Catalog

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Squash for Every Season

Honey Boat Delicata Botanical Interests 
Patisson-Panache Jaune Et Vert Scallop Baker Creek Heirloom
Marina di Chioggia Seed Savers Exchange
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Sweet Peas

Knee-Hi Blend Botanical Interests 
April in Paris Deep Harvest Seeds 
Beaujolais Botanical Interests 
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Tomato Lovers

Gold Rush Currant Seed Savers Exchange
Berkeley Tie Dye Pink Baker Creek Heirloom
San Marzano Botanical Interests
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Up The Bean Stalk

Rattlesnake Snap Seed Savers Exchange
Autumn Zebra Pole Baker Creek Heirloom
Kentucky Wonder Botanical Interests
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Baker Creek Blooms

Hopi Red Dye Amaranth
El Dorado Zinnia
Parker's Variety Yarrow
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Baker Creek Brassica & Chicory

Japanese Giant Red Mustard
Castelfranco Radicchio
Dazzling Blue Kale
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Deep Harvest Veg

Cascadia Snap Pea
Island Market Broccoli

Diamond Eggplant
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Go Green

Salad Mix Sprouts Botanical Interests 
Must Have Mustards Botanical Interests 
Liquid Sunshine Wheatgrass Seed Savers Exchange
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Italian Kitchen Staples

"Gigante" Parsley Renee's Garden
Speckled Roman Tomato Seed Savers Exchange
Italian Genovese Basil Botanical Interests ​
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Rooting 4 You

Nagasaki Aka Kabu Turnip Baker Creek Heirloom
Sweet Merlin Beet Renee's Garden
Scarlet Nantes Carrot Seed Savers Exchange
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Herb Garden

Tetra Dill Botanical Interests 
Slow-Bolt Cilantro Renee's Garden
Common Chives Botanical Interests 
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Toss It Up

Heirloom Baby Leaf Renee's Garden
Mizuna Seed Savers Exchange
Anna Spinach Botanical Interests 
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ROYGBIV

Miniature Red Bell Pepper Seed Savers Exchange
Golden Boy Beet Botanical Interests
 
Spaghetti Squash Botanical Interests 
Climbing French Bean Seed Savers Exchange
Kabouli Black Garbanzo Baker Creek Heirloom
Long Red Florence Onion Seed Savers Exchange
Asian Trio Eggplants Renee's Garden
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Renee's Scatter Garden Seeds

Endless Bouquets Cut Flowers
Colorful & Carefree Annual Wildflowers

This is just a small sampling of what we have - stop by to wander through the rows of seeds in person and plan your garden!

O Christmas Tree

11/18/2020

 
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Fresh Cut WA Grown Trees
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Christmas cheer is here – cut trees have arrived at the nursery! Each year we are amazed by the premium, Washington grown trees from our favorite 2nd generation family farm in Mossyrock. Wander rows of Christmas Trees and take in the fragrance of Noble, Nordmann, Fraser and Burton Blue Noble Firs to pick out the perfect one to bring home. True Holiday magic!
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Shiny & NEW!​
New to the nursery this year: Burton Blue Noble Fir. These special trees boast stunning blue needles and a classic layered shape that truly celebrates the season.
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Living Christmas Trees are here!
Explore the through rows of conifers, varieties like Coastal Redwood, Himalayan White Pine, Bosnian Pine, Douglas Fir and many more. This year, consider bringing a living tree into your home. It's always a rewarding experience, allowing the memories you make this holiday season to continue to grow with your tree.

Our team will make sure you have the tools to best transplant your tree into your landscape to ensure the health of your conifer for many years to come. Check out our tips below!
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David Austin Roses Social Media Takeover

6/15/2020

 
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Join us on our Facebook and Instagram pages on Wednesday, June 17th for an all-day social media takeover with Rebecca Koraytem of David Austin Roses! Rebecca will be answering your rose questions and chatting all things fragrance. As the U.S. Sales Executive for DAR, she is full of rose knowledge and gardening inspiration!

What: Social Media Takeover with Rebecca Bull Koraytem, the U.S. Sales Executive for David Austin Roses
Where: Bayview Farm & Garden Facebook & Instagram Pages (instagram.com/bayviewfarmandgarden)
When: Wednesday, June 17th | All-day

Details:
• Rebecca will be taking over our social media accounts answering all your rose questions and chatting rose fragrance
• Ask questions by commenting on her posts on our pages and she'll reply back
• Join in on Facebook: facebook.com/pg/bayviewfarmandgarden/ or Instagram: instagram.com/bayviewfarmandgarden
• All posts and information will be permanently on our Facebook & Instagram pages – so you can keep coming back to it for inspiration and guidance!

Veggie Start Sale

5/29/2019

 
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Veggie Sale: Buy 1 Get 1 Free (4 inch & packs)

If you haven’t yet, now is the time to get your garden planted to enjoy delicious produce all summer long! *Buy 1 Get 1 FREE* on all veggie 4 inch and packs, while supplies last. Get to planting! 🌱
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30% OFF Bare Root Trees

1/30/2019

 
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30% OFF Bare Root Stock: Lowest Price of the Year!
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It's always fun when the bare root plants arrive in the nursery. It means that Winter will soon be drawing to a close and Spring is just around the corner! This is also the time when we have the widest selection of fruit trees available at the best price, pruned and ready to plant!

Never planted a bare root tree before? Instructions can be found by clicking the button below, along with the full list of our available bare root fruit trees. 
Bare Root How-To
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Fresh In: NEW Indoor & Outdoor Pottery
​Make a bold statement with new pottery! The nursery and garden shop are stocked with tons of beautiful NEW pots for your plants – bright colors and unique textures – perfect for Spring planting!
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Bzz...The Bees are Coming!
​Introducing native Orchard Mason Bees to your garden will dramatically increase the quantity and quality of the fruit the tree bears. We have everything you need to maintain mason bees and the knowledge to help you do so. Bees arrive next week!

How-To Plant Bare Root

1/30/2019

 
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Bare Root: Lowest Price of the Year!
Never planted a bare root tree before? Instructions can be found below, along with a complete list of our fruit trees available. Bare root trees are easier to plant and transport now, which means we offer them at a lower price than when they are potted later in the spring.
VIEW OUR 2019 FRUIT & NUT TREES HERE

How to Plant Your Bare-Root Tree

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1.  Dig a shallow, wide planting hole.

2.  Mix the native soil with Planting Compost at a ratio of up to 50/50. Add a good starter fertilizer to the soil mix. We recommend Gardener and Bloome Planting Compost which is full of beneficial microbes and mycorrhizae at the ratio recommended on the box.

3.  Spread the roots evenly in the hole, then back fill with your soil mix. The first roots should be just slightly below the surface of the soil.  Be sure not to bury the graft!

4.  Water well.

5.  Trees should be lightly staked for about one year and may need protection from rodents and deer.

6.  Water new trees and shrubs as needed the first year.

Bright Colors & Bold Textures for Winter

1/24/2019

 
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Find Your Green​
Refresh your indoor space and create your own plant paradise with lush foliage from our ever-growing selection of house plants in the Greenhouse. We're stocking a wide variety of tropicals, cacti, succulents, air plants and more. Plus plenty of unique, beautiful pots to plant them in!
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Chasing the Grey Away
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Early Spring plants have arrived! Brighten up these rainy PNW days by planting colorful containers on your porch or entryway. Gorgeous Violas, Pansies, Primroses, Hellebores and much more.

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Garden Seeds Have Arrived!​
It might not feel like it, but spring is around the corner! Now is the time to start dreaming up your spring plantings and imagining all of the possibilities in your garden! The Garden Shop is stocked full of organic, locally grown and non-gmo seeds.

Cold Weather Plant Protection

12/3/2018

 
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Cold Weather Warning!

The forecast is calling for cold and dry conditions. This weather can be damaging for
broadleaf evergreens, tender perennials and fall annuals. Not to worry however, damage can be avoided with a little effort and planning.

Tips for protecting plants:
  • Water your plants BEFORE the cold hits. Freezing temperatures pull moisture out of the foliage, so a well hydrated plant is a resilient plant!
  • Cover sensitive plants with a lightweight fabric, such as an old bed sheet. Floating row cover material (REMAY) also works very well. Secure cloth in such a way that the wind will not blow it off. A tarp will work in a pinch, but may crush weaker plants due to its weight. If using a tarp or other plastic material, also take care to prevent the plastic from touching foliage. The plastic may freeze to leaf surfaces. Use stakes to raise the plastic off the plant. Remove the coverings when temperatures rise the next day.
  • For a short cold period, low growing plants can be covered with mulch, such as lightweight compost, straw or bark mulch. Remove once the danger of frost has passed.
  • Potted plants may be moved to more protected locations, such as in a garage or even under the eaves of the house.

Plants you may want to protect:
  • Anything with flowers, or flower buds that typically bloom in the winter months
  • Anything with very fleshy, soft, broadleaf evergreen leaves
  • Any new plantings

Examples of plants you may want to think about protecting:
  • Camellias
  • Jasmine Vine
  • Sarcococca (Sweetbox)
  • Bay Laurel (Sweet Bay)
  • Pieris
  • Winter Daphne
  • Phormium (New Zealand Flax)
  • Edgeworthia (Paperbush)
  • certain Salvia’s Hyssop
  • Aralia
  • Skimmia Rosemary
  • Lavender
  • Any Zone 8 Herbs
  • Hardy Fuchsias

Please feel free to call us anytime if you have any questions! 360 – 321 – 6789

Winter Wonderland

11/16/2018

 
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Living Christmas trees are here!

The nursery is bursting with beautiful, lush green color and wonderful pine scent. Wander through rows of conifers, varieties like Coastal Redwood, Himalayan White Pine, Bosnian Pine, Douglas Fir and many more. This year, consider bringing a living tree into your home. It's always a rewarding experience, allowing the memories you make this holiday season to continue to grow with your tree.

Our team will make sure you have the tools to best transplant your tree into your landscape to ensure the health of your conifer for many years to come.
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On Planting Roses

6/25/2018

 
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Someone once said, "The love of flowers is really the best teacher of how to grow and understand them." It is easy to love the Rose. The rich fragrance, the sumptuous clusters of silky petals, the extravagant color, the rewarding bouquet in the vase on the kitchen table...

It is also easy to be frustrated by the Rose...the powdery mildew, the black spot, the aphids, the "green worms", the pale dull foliage, the sparse blooms...

In the maritime Northwest with our cool summers and our wet winters, the rose may feel like somewhat of an unwelcome guest, unless we consider its needs and comforts as good hosts always should.

To begin with, choose your variety carefully.  Often what's available in the Northwest market are roses that come from Texas and California that aren't necessarily appropriate for the cool summers of Whidbey Island. You may end up being disappointed by a poorly performing, diseased rose bush. At Bayview Farm & Garden, we select our roses based on disease resistance for the types of diseases we get here in the Northwest and you can trust that our roses will perform well on Whidbey and Western Washington.

Consider carefully the purpose for your rosebush. Will it be a climber to be trained upon an arbor or trellis, a rambling shrub rose to swag over a fence, a compact pop of beauty for the front of a mixed border along a walkway? There is so much versatility with roses that can be used to our advantage. In a group of plants which, at its smallest, will reach just eighteen inches high, and at its grandest, takes the form of forty foot climbers, there is scope for a great deal of imagination.

There are three choices in sun exposure when choosing a site for a rose...sunny, sunnier, or sunniest. In other words, roses need sun to bloom and to be healthy. Make sure you have at least six solid hours of sun a day during the growing season. The other requirement is well-
drained soil. A rose will not do well in heavy, dense clay soil that holds the water all winter long.

To plant:
  1. Dig a planting hole about 18" deep and a couple feet wide.
  2. Start dumping in some composted organic matter to condition the soil, such as E.B. Stone Organics Planting Compost.
  3. Make about a 50/50 ratio of the soil amendment and native soil, mix well.
  4. Dig out the hole again and add a good quality, balanced, organic fertilizer. We recommend E.B. Stone Organics Rose & Flower Food. This encourages strong root development and good flower production.
  5. Place the root ball into the hole, making sure to keep the graft (if there is one) well above the soil line.
  6. Back fill the loose soil into the hole and water it well.
  7. If you want to do something really nice for your new rosebush and hear it sing your praises, you could drench the root with Bu's Buds Biodynamic Rose Compost Tea and it will perform beautifully, adding beneficial microbial life to the soil. The microbes in the soil are what causes it to be alive and functional, delivering nutrients to the roots.

It's a good idea to top-dress the soil around the rose with alfalfa meal. Roses love alfalfa meal. It's a good source of inexpensive nitrogen and it seems to help the roses resist disease. Deep water your roses once a week during the growing season. Fertilize in April, June and August with your good organic rose food.

Any insect pests that appear, usually aphids, can be controlled by a strong spray from your garden hose, a gentle, non-toxic insecticidal soap, or with predatory insects like Ladybugs or Silver Lacewings. We carry several types of natural, non-toxic control sprays in the Garden Shop.  Please avoid the systemic insecticides. They do kill the aphids but they also kill the beneficial insects that keep the insect community in balance in our gardens. They also kill any honey bees that may come to visit your rose. Birds have been known to die after drinking water from a puddle that developed near a bush that is full of systemic insecticide. Bear in mind that rose diseases can be controlled by close monitoring and good sanitation.

Lightly prune the tall roses in late Fall just to keep the canes from whipping around in the wind. Then wait till March 1st to do the hard pruning. Be careful when pruning the climbers, the antique roses and the English roses, removing only the least productive old wood, and any damaged or diseased wood.

Tuck your roses in for winter by applying bark mulch about a foot up the canes to protect against winter injury. Remove the mulch from the canes and spread it out in the spring when you prune again.

With a little love, care and understanding, our thumbs grow greener and our roses grow stronger and more beautiful!
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Arbor Day Sale & Spring Color

4/26/2018

 
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All weekend long: 20% OFF any one tree
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We're celebrating this important national holiday with 20% OFF* any one tree, all weekend long! Stop by and browse our selection of trees: flowering, fruiting, shade and more – help save the environment, one tree at a time!
*one discount per customer
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Annual Color in the Greenhouse
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Step into the Greenhouse and you'll feel like we passed spring and went straight to summer! The benches and hanging baskets are overflowing with beautiful annuals to add that pop of color to your container, patio and garden.
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Hellebores: 25% OFF through May 1
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Add these beautiful bell-shaped flowers to your landscape to keep your garden or containers bright and cheery throughout winter and early spring!

Cold Weather Plant Protection

12/21/2017

 
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Cold Weather Warning!

The forecast is calling for cold and dry conditions. This weather can be damaging for
broadleaf evergreens, tender perennials and fall annuals. Not to worry however, damage can be avoided with a little effort and planning.

Tips for protecting plants:
  • Water your plants BEFORE the cold hits. Freezing temperatures pull moisture out of the foliage, so a well hydrated plant is a resilient plant!
  • Cover sensitive plants with a lightweight fabric, such as an old bed sheet. Floating row cover material (REMAY) also works very well. Secure cloth in such a way that the wind will not blow it off. A tarp will work in a pinch, but may crush weaker plants due to its weight. If using a tarp or other plastic material, also take care to prevent the plastic from touching foliage. The plastic may freeze to leaf surfaces. Use stakes to raise the plastic off the plant. Remove the coverings when temperatures rise the next day.
  • For a short cold period, low growing plants can be covered with mulch, such as lightweight compost, straw or bark mulch. Remove once the danger of frost has passed.
  • Potted plants may be moved to more protected locations, such as in a garage or even under the eaves of the house.

Plants you may want to protect:
  • Anything with flowers, or flower buds that typically bloom in the winter months
  • Anything with very fleshy, soft, broadleaf evergreen leaves
  • Any new plantings

Examples of plants you may want to think about protecting:
  • Camellias Jasmine Vine
  • Sarcococca (Sweetbox) Bay Laurel (Sweet Bay)
  • Pieris Any Zone 8 Herbs
  • Winter Daphne Phormium (New Zealand Flax)
  • Edgeworthia (Paperbush) certain Salvia’s Hyssop
  • Aralia Skimmia Rosemary
  • Lavender Any Zone 8 Hebes
  • Hardy Fuchsias

Please feel free to call us anytime if you have any questions! 360 – 321 – 6789

Fall-ing for Autumn!

10/13/2017

 
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It doesn't feel quite like Autumn until porches and front yards are bursting with warm colors, lots of textures and of course, pumpkins! This year we have a wide variety of plants, decor and gourds to adorn your home. 
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Spice it Up!
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We are stocked with mums, pansies, ornamental cabbage, kale and peppers – plus mixed fall containers, mini straw bales and more! All will create an inviting welcome, warming up your porch or front yard for the season!
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Trick or Treat!
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Halloween is almost here! So make it easy and get your pumpkins, costumes and holiday decor all in one place! The Garden Shop is full of fall favorites and spooky accents.
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Fall Gardening Tip: Improving Soil with Cover Crop
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Now is the time to sow cover crop over your beds to prepare for Spring. This helps replenish nutrients, suppress weeds, loosen the soil and add nitrogen back in. You don't need much – a little seed goes a long way! Be sure to stop by the garden shop with any questions and we'll guide you through this process.

Fall Surprise: 40% OFF Sale Extended!

9/22/2017

 
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Fall Surprise: 40% Sale EXTENDED!
To celebrate the first day of Autumn we're extending our 40% OFF sale through Sun, October 1. Help us say farewell to Summer and give a warm welcome to all things Fall with 40% off select Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Outdoor Pottery, Statuary, Arbors and Trellises. 

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40% OFF: EXTENDED through Sunday, October 1

​Plus, help along your plants with this great deal:

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Conditioner 


*Sale limited to stock on hand. Green tag items remain at regular price.
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30% Off Trees, Shrubs, Outdoor Accents & More!

9/8/2017

 
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Progressive Sale: Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Pottery & Statuary!
Changing colors, cool mornings and some RAIN mean it's finally starting to feel like Autumn around here! Starting tomorrow,Saturday September 9, our progressive sale discounts jump to 30% OFF! Get savings on select* trees, shrubs, vines, outdoor pottery, statuary, arbors and trellises. 

30% OFF: Sat, September 9 – Fri, September 15
40% OFF: Sat, September 16 – Sun, September 24


Plus, help along your plants with this great deal!

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
Gardner & Bloome Soil Building 
Conditioner


*Sale limited to stock on hand. Green tag items remain at regular price.
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Ciscoe Morris Appearance at BFG

5/30/2017

 
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Join Bayview Farm & Garden and G&B Organics this Sunday 6/4 from noon to 2pm for a special appearance by 97.3 KIRO Radio's Ciscoe Morris!

Ciscoe Morris is the host of “Gardening with Ciscoe” a weekly gardening show, which airs on Saturdays from 10:00a.m. to noon on 97.3 KIRO FM. He's a long-time King County Master Gardener, a certified arborist and serves on several advisory boards including Plant Amnesty, The Seattle School District, and South Seattle Community College. 

In addition to his radio show, Ciscoe gives gardening tips on KING 5 TV Tuesdays and Thursdays during the noon news, as well as, on Saturdays and Sundays during the morning news. He brought his weekly gardening show to 97.3 KIRO FM in February of 1995. Ciscoe’s own website is www.ciscoe.com.

Buy 3 Get 1 Free of G&B Organics' Potting Soil – Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4 only.

PLUS Gardner & Bloome Organics will be giving away Potting Soil to the first 60 customers! 

RSVP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1909583562658395
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Arbor Day Sale & Spring Color!

4/27/2017

 

National Arbor Day

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NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
Friday, April 28th  | All Day
We're celebrating this national holiday with 20% OFF any one tree! Stop by and see our selection of trees: flowering, fruiting, shade – you name it! One discount per customer.

From the Nursery

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Japanese Maples in Every Shade
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Stroll through the nursery and you'll be overwhelmed at the beauty of our selection in a wide range of stunning colors, sizes and leaf shapes. Follow the brick road!
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The Shishigashira Japanese Maple 'Lions Head' is a very compact, slow growing cultivar that lends itself to growing in pots as a focal piece in your landscape or can be trained into a bonsai early on. This bright yellow-green leaves turn pumpkin orange in the fall.
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The Katsura Japanese Maple is a fabulous smaller tree with great seasonal changes – bright orange growth in spring, turning to yellow-green in the summer and onto orange and red all fall.
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The Shindeshojo Japanese Maple has bright fire engine red leaves in spring that transition to a cool pinkish red until finally becoming green with a red overcast. In fall, you'll find this maple on display with strong orange and red colors.

Unusual Hybrids: Itoh Peonies
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These special peonies are an exciting hybrid between Garden and Tree Peonies. They are all highly sought after by collectors – yet easy to grow and very hardy. Itoh Peonies are herbaceous and lush with sturdy stems, so when the flowers grow to be quite large, they don't need to be staked like garden peonies. Check out all the varieties we have – now available in the nursery!
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The Bartzella is a highly regarded selection. The HUGE flowers are double to semi-double with soft sulphur-yellow petals and a lemony fragrance.
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The Simply Red selection grows huge flowers that are single with rich, deep red petals. This variety is an outstanding performer!
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The Belle Toulousaine is a variety with lush green leaves that stand up well into autumn. The very large, double, fuchsia flowers appear need the strong stems!
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The Berry Garcia variety blossoms 6" flowers that are double to semi-double, with light pink petals, dark pink flares and contrasting yellow stamens. It's a really beauty!

In the Greenhouse

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Annual Color
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Step into the Greenhouse and you'll feel like we passed spring and went straight to summer! The benches and hanging baskets are overflowing with beautiful annuals to add that pop of color to your container, patio and garden.

From the Garden Shop

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​Time to Plant: Seeds
​It's the perfect time to sow your seeds. We have a wonderful selection of locally grown, organic and non-gmo seeds in the Garden Shop – think big green salads, crisp radishes and Willowood's heirloom Rockwell Beans!

At the Flower House Cafe

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Cold Brew is back!
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We make our delicious cold brew from fresh coarsely ground Useless Bay Coffee beans. We then let the grounds and filtered water steep overnight – creating a strong, concentrated brew with a smooth chocolatey finish. Yum!

Free Spring Workshops!

4/21/2017

 
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Container Planting Workshop

What: Container Planting Workshop
When: Tuesday, April 25th | 11am-12pm
Cost: Free

Bayview Farm & Garden owner, Maureen Murphy, will walk you through the thrill, fill and spill to make your own colorful containers! Think color, texture and beauty all summer.

PLUS 10% off container planting materials and plants for attendees the day of the workshop.

RSVP & more info here: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/251712485235007/

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Bonsai Workshop

What: Container Planting Workshop
When: Sunday, May 7th | 10am – 1pm
Cost: Free

Taught by Roger Hickman, who has 20 years of bonsai experience. Students will learn the ins and outs of creating, caring for and maintaining bonsai plants. 

PLUS Bayview Farm & Garden is stocking tools, pots, plants and everything else you need for bonsai plants and care!

RSVP & more info here: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1449270525131163​

Spring Cleaning Sales!

3/9/2017

 

MARCH RHODODENDRON SALE

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1 Gal Rhodies: Buy 2 Get 1 FREE (Original: $12.99)
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These beautiful shrubs produce some of our favorite blossoms, from pink to purple and everything in-between – they are all uniquely gorgeous! We look forward to their arrival each Spring and this year we are boasting dozens of varieties in color and leaf structure. Stop by and pick up the perfect Rhodie to add to your garden this year. Sale continues through March, while supplies last.
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SPECIAL 2-DAY BARE ROOT SALE

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Bare Root Stock: 40% OFF (March 11 & 12 only)
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Plant bare-root trees now for delicious fruit and luscious flowers later! It's that time of year to get inspired planning your garden and we have the widest selection and best price. This sale includes bare root Rhubarb and Asparagus, for delicious early Spring veggies! 

Never planted a bare root tree before? Instructions can be found on our website, here. Bare root trees are easier to plant and transport now, which means we offer them at a lower price than when they are potted later in the spring.
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GARDEN SHOP SALE

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Gift Table: 50% OFF (March 11 & 12 only)
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We're making way for new merchandise with this special weekend sale! Stop by the Garden Shop and browse our table of selected gifts from the home, pantry and kids sections.

Think Spring!

3/1/2017

 
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Spring is around the corner!
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With less than 3 weeks left, we are making big plans for beautiful fruit trees, fragrant rose bushes and delicious Spring veggies. Read below for tips on what plants you need to be getting in the ground now.
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Roses are Red​
Stop by the nursery to browse the varieties of rose bushes we have in stock. Selected for disease resistance, repeat bloom, fragrance and performance in our Western Washington growing conditions. We have an impressive variety of David Austin English roses, climbers, floribundas, hybrid teas and hardy shrub roses – all gorgeous, fragrant and ready to be planted! 
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Bare Root Stock: 25% Off​
Plant bare-root trees now for delicious fruit and luscious flowers later! It's that time of year to get inspired planning your garden and we have the widest selection and best price – all bare root trees are 25% off!

Never planted a bare root tree before? Instructions can be found on our website, here. Bare root trees are easier to plant and transport now, which means we offer them at a lower price than when they are potted later in the spring.
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Berry Goodness!​
New arrivals at BFG – we're talking blueberry, boysenberry, raspberry, strawberry, loganberry and more berry! Ready to be planted for bountiful Spring & Summer harvests!
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Rhubarb and Asparagus are in!​
It's time to plant those perennial veggies – if you aren't lucky enough to have them buried in your garden from years past. Robust bare-root starts that are ready to plant, easy to care for and are 25% off – just some of the reasons these are a spring-must in our book!
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Sweet Peas​
It's Sweet Pea planting season! The garden shop is full of tons of beautiful varieties so you can get those seeds in the ground now. And if you haven't yet, don't forget to browse our seed wall in the Garden Shop.
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The Bees are in!​
Now is the time to start your own colony of native pollinators, the Orchard Mason Bee. These friendly little guys work hard to improve pollination of fruits, veggies and other plants in your garden. We have bees and all bee supplies in stock.
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The chicks are *almost* back in town!
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Baby Chicks arrive March 15th! We'll have many different dual-purpose varieties and everything you need to raise strong, healthy chicks. Stay tuned for more details and workshops!
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Garden Shop Goodies
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Welcome Spring into your home with this new line of candles, body lotions and soaps from The Herb Garden. We can't get enough of these delicious smells – stop by the Garden Shop and try for yourself!

All About Dormant Spray

1/29/2017

 
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It’s the winter season, which means it’s time to get out the dormant spray!

Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine’s Day are good markers to remind us to do something nice for our fruit & flowering trees, grape vines, berries, roses, and lilacs.

The Pacific Northwest with its mild, damp conditions is a wonderful place to garden. It is also the fungus capitol of the universe. These fungal spores over-winter in the crooks and fissures of bark and twigs, and may manifest during the growing season as troublesome diseases.

Dormant sprays are compounds that assist us in controlling fungal diseases and many insect infestations, and are used during the winter season while the plant is in its dormant phase. (The plant is dormant, not the spray!)
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Common dormant spray materials are acceptable by organic certification standards. Although approved by the EPA for organic use, exposure to the eyes and skin is dangerous and should be applied with caution. Wear long sleeves, gloves and goggles when spraying, and avoid the windy days. As boring and tedious as it may be, always read the label and follow the directions. A special note…more is not better. Under certain conditions, plants may be damaged by using a concentration that is too strong.

Copper Fungicide – Copper Fungicide is a dormant spray and a very good fungicide. While you can use it on any tree, it is the only kind of dormant spray that should be used on Peach and Nectarine trees.

Dormant spraying is the most cost effective method of disease and insect control. It is essentially a sanitizing process performed when the plants are resting. Prevention is the key to success. The spray is applied to the bare limbs and twigs of the plant, thoroughly wetting down the bark, covering all sides until it drips.

The first spray, when done in late autumn or early winter is like putting a raincoat on the plant. Fungal spores blow around in the wind all winter in the maritime northwest. This spray applies a protective coating, which prevents these spores from getting a toe-hold in the bark of the tree or shrub. The second spray, done around Christmas time is an added bonus, but if you are going to skip a spray, this is the one to skip. In the event only one spray can be applied, this should be the Valentine’s Day or late winter/early spring spray. This is the spray that will control apple scab, which can be a serious pest on apples, crabapples and pears. This is known as a delayed dormant spray. Delayed dormant sprays are applied from the "green tip" stage to the "half-inch green" bud growth phase. When the leaf buds are just beginning to emerge and the plant is just starting to come out of dormancy is the time to do this spray. This is by far the most effective time to wipe out the apple scab spores and many newly emerging insects that have just pounced on the fresh green buds. Timing is critical as sprays applied after this can injure the young leaves.

It’s important for the spray to dry on the plant. If it rains within 24 hours of spraying…yup, that’s right, you need to get out there and do it again. So watch the weather report and wait for just the right timing. Look for an above freezing, dry, calm day and apply!

No method of insect and disease control can substitute for good cultural practices in gardening. Healthy plants have their own mechanisms for fending off pests. Don’t forget about healthy soil, appropriate fertilization, adequate water, proper location, correct pruning, debris clean-up, and an appreciation for the alluring wonder and beauty of growing things. And enjoy your Holidays!


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Bright & Cheery // Inside & Out

1/18/2017

 
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Go Green!

​Pantone's color of the year symbolizes a fresh start. Follow suit and refresh your indoor space with lush foliage from our ever-growing selection of house plants! We're stocking a wide variety of tropicals, cacti, succulents, airplants and more. Plus plenty of beautiful pots to plant them in!
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A Taste of Spring

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Chasing the Grey Away

Early Spring plants have arrived! Brighten up these rainy PNW days by planting colorful containers on your porch or entryway. Gorgeous Violas, Pansies, Primroses, Hellebores and much more.
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Just in: New Outdoor Pottery

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Browse the nursery for new outdoor pottery and statuary, arriving daily. Bright colors and beautiful textures in a variety of shapes and sizes to compliment any landscape.

Workshop: Edible Native Plants in the garden

1/10/2017

 
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Join us in the greenhouse for a fun and informative afternoon, learning about our edible Native Plants. Kelsi Franzen from Whidbey Island Conservation District will be presenting in the greenhouse for this totally free workshop. Please RSVP here.
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