Six Great Garden Stores in Seattle
By Shannon O'Leary May 21, 2014
This article originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.
Dig Nursery (Vashon Island, 19028 Vashon Hwy. SW; 206.463.5096) is a full-fledged, flora-rich nursery full of garden goodies, from plants and seeds to colorful pots and crow statuary.
Exotic flora is the focus of The Palm Room (Ballard, 5336 Ballard Ave. NW; 206.782.7256), where you can buy one of its sexy succulents or tropicals, or go for an expertly designed container (or hire its crew for a whole garden creation). Ask about monthly terrarium workshops.
Home Garden Art (Ballard, 1111 NW 85th St.; 206.779.0668) has all manner of iron garden embellishments, from a graceful metal leaf fence ($75) to a metal sunflower stake ($80), plus a petting zoo’s worth of quirky animal imagery (pigs to peacocks). All works are hand-forged by the store’s cohabitants and collaborators at Mod Studio.
As well as talented landscapers, Ragen Associates (Capitol Hill, 517 E Pike St.; 206.329.4737) has a mix of pots, whether you’re looking for handmade terra-cotta or a glazed Vietnamese container.
Always a popular loitering spot—especially in summer—Ravenna Gardens (University Village, 2600 NE University Village St.; 206.729.7388) is packed with plants, containers and Fermob furniture. Current hits: air plants ($4–$40) set inside glass orbs (starting at $9) and colorful Hover dishes ($128) from Vancouver, B.C.’s Pot Inc. It also offers a custom plant design and installation service, and, every March, 20 minutes of free design time with its designers.
Swansons Nursery (Ballard, 9701 15th Ave. NW; 206.782.2543) is flush with colorful Canadian Recycled Furniture, pots, plants and seminars, and it is always a no-fail Mother’s Day spot; just try coming late to snag a table at its Seasons Cafe.
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