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A Guide to Growing Lavender

Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a popular herb known for its fragrant flowers and versatile uses. Growing lavender in your garden can not only add beauty and aroma but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Lavender is relatively easy to cultivate on the west coast and is quite deer proof, but it thrives under specific […]
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Evergreen Huckleberry

If you are looking for a hearty and attractive shrub for your yard, you may want to consider the native evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum). Often overlooked by home gardeners because it can look a bit scruffy in the wild, the evergreen huckleberry actually has amazing advantages and qualities. These plants are adaptable to many growing […]
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Selecting Colorful Fall Flowers

Fall sneaks its way in here at Ocean Shores as nighttime temps dip into the 40s. It’s still dry though and will generally stay dry through September and sometimes into October. We even have a promise of crisp, sunny, dry fall days. I’m writing this on one of those perfect days that show off the […]
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Beauty (flowers) and the Beast (deer)

My favorite poem, titled “In Just” by E.E. Cummings is about spring and sums up most springs here in Ocean Shores.  It goes: In just – spring when the world is mud – luscious the little lame balloon man – whistles far and wee – and eddy and bill come – running from marbles and […]
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Help your Garden Spring-to-Life

Somehow nature and timing have not been on my side this year.  I am way behind: either it rained all day, or, when the weather was nice, I had other commitments. Time To Make Gardening My Priority! Today I’d like to focus on writing a few pointers for those who are new to Ocean Shores […]
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Stunning Spring Colors Start with Fall Bulbs

Adding flower bulbs to our fall gardens provide us a beautiful gift of color when temperatures start to warm in the spring, and often earlier.  Also, by selecting different varieties, you can have lasting color throughout the season!  Choose healthy bulbs when possible and be sure to find a spot in your yard that gets […]
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Plot Rentals:

Are you interested in renting a garden plot? New plots are assigned at our Garden Opening the first Saturday in April. Email us for an appointment or for general information See CONTACT US: for email link.

Contact Us:

Email:

info@gardenbytheseaoceanshores.org

Mail Letters/Donations:

Garden By The Sea – P.O. Box 721  Ocean Shores, WA 98569

 Physical Address:

824 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

We are located behind Tugboat Granny’s & Galilean Lutheran Church

Volunteering:

Do you have an hour a week to spare? If so, consider volunteering at Garden by the Sea. We always need help keeping the garden watered, weed, and repaired! See CONTACT US: for email link.