Pollinator Meadow Seeding at Sonju Orchard will be Saturday, Aug. 11

All are invited to come to the Sonju Orchard and Community Garden in Des Moines to learn more about native pollinators and the habitat that supports them on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. – Noon. During... [Read more]

Learn about Birds, Bees, Butterflies & more at Zenith Holland’s FREE classes!

Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens in Des Moines will be offering FREE garden classes on the next two upcoming Saturdays – June 30 and July 7 – from 1-2 p.m. Zenith Holland Gardens is a great destination... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: Concrete walled industrial building to replace historic Furney’s

By Jack Mayne Furney’s Nursery – which recently announced that it will be closing by the end May – will be replaced by an $80 million production facility on Pacific Ridge that the Des Moines City... [Read more]

Fundraiser Plant & Garden Sale will be Saturday at North Hill Community Center

A ‘Garden Gala’ Plant & Garden Sale fundraiser will be held this Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the North Hill Community Club, located at 20827 3rd Ave South. This event... [Read more]

BREAKING: After 70 years, Des Moines business Furney’s Nursery is closing

After 70 years in business in Des Moines, Furney’s Nursery announced on Monday, April 24 that it will be closing at the end of May. Staff from the historic nursery, located at 21215 Pacific Highway... [Read more]

JOB: The Plant Connection looking to hire Interior Horticulturist

The Plant Connection, Inc., Interior Plant Specialists, is looking to hire: Job Title: Interior Horticulturist Salary: $13-$14/Hour pre-training (bonus based on performance and commission on sales also... [Read more]

Advertiser Zenith Holland holding Summer Sale and they’re open daily!

Friend of the blog and Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens in Des Moines is always set to help you with all things garden and soil. And starting next week, take advantage of Zenith’s Summer Sale.... [Read more]

Garden Gala Plant & Garden Art Sale at North Hill Community Center May 2

A Garden Gala Plant and Garden Art Sale will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Hill community Center, located at 20827 3rd Ave South in Des Moines. Proceeds will benefit... [Read more]

Zenith Holland now open five days a week in Des Moines

It’s Spring at Zenith Holland Gardens, now open 5 days a week, Wednesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.,  and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Proprietors Lyn and John have made many updates over the winter... [Read more]

Learn the ‘Secrets of Hummingbirds & Butterflies’ at Zenith Holland Saturday

Zenith Holland Gardens, blog advertiser, presents guest speaker Cyndi Stuart this Saturday, July 19th, at 10 a.m. Cyndi will share secrets of Hummingbirds, Butterflies and the best plants to grow to invite... [Read more]

Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens: Tell ‘em ‘Springtime Sent You!’

Friend of the Blog and Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens reminds our readers “Spring is here, so come on down!” “We’re the best place for plants in the South end,” says Lyn Robinson of Zenith... [Read more]

Gardening in Des Moines in September

by Liz Sanborn King County Master Gardener I was trying to decide what to write my gardening blog about this month and then I visited my mother-in-law’s garden in Normandy Park and had my answer.  When... [Read more]

Gardening in Des Moines during July

by Liz Sanborn King County Master Gardener I have been asked several times how I became a King County Master Gardener. The short answer is that I applied to the program, completed the training and the... [Read more]

Stop by Zenith Holland in Des Moines – where Summertime is Beautiful!

Friend of the Blog and Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens says “Summertime is beautiful here, so come on down!” “We have the best plants in the south end,” said Lyn Robinson of Zenith Holland, which... [Read more]

Gardeners will share their roots during Highline Garden Tour Saturday, June 8

From Burien to Normandy Park to SeaTac, the folks whose gardens have been tapped for the 2013 Highline Garden Tour have been out in all kinds of weather this spring – weeding, pruning, composting and... [Read more]

Gardening in Des Moines: Hope for June gardening

by Liz Sanborn King County Master Gardener June has arrived and with it hopefully some warmer weather. I am writing this on May 22nd. And there is no sun to be had in Des Moines and the morning was very... [Read more]

Introducing a new column: ‘Gardening in Des Moines’

by Liz Sanborn Master Gardener My name is Liz Sanborn and I have been a King County Master Gardener for over 12 years and have been gardening in Des Moines for 23 years. I have been lucky enough lately... [Read more]

Learn about the history of Furney’s Nursery on Thursday, May 8

The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting “The History of Furney’s Nursery” on Thursday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines IOOF Hall (728 So. 225th Street). Jason Billingsley... [Read more]

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees & Free Local Delivery from Advertiser Zenith Holland

The Christmas trees are in at Waterland Blog and B-Town Blog advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens in Des Moines. “Real trees have a great natural fragrance,” reminds Lyn Robinson of Zenith Holland. “Real... [Read more]

Des Moines Farmers Market Vendor Profile: Overland Enterprises

Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Des Moines Farmers Market, you can find great growing things – like trees, shrubs, plants and more – from Overland Enterprises. The business itself is... [Read more]