May in the Pacific NW- have every kind of weather in just one day.

We’ve had some warmer temperatures this month and the plants are getting quite large. We have so many budded plants so don’t wait too long to place your order. It’s Mother’s Day this weekend and we have gift certificates available HERE for any last minutes gifts. I can process the email gift certificates very quickly.

I’ve had some questions about hydrangeas not leafing out as normal. Hydrangeas can be slow to leaf out after a hard freeze, especially if it occurred in April when plants were just waking up. This is particularly true for bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), which are more susceptible to frost damage due to their early budding.

If your hydrangea hasn't shown signs of life yet, here's how to check its condition:

Gently scratch the bark near the base of the stems. If you see green tissue beneath, the plant is still alive. Even if the upper branches are damaged, hydrangeas often sprout new growth from the base, so there's still hope for recovery.

It's advisable to wait until June before pruning hydrangeas that haven't leafed out. Pruning too early can expose the plant to further frost damage if temperatures drop again. Once you're certain the risk of frost has passed, prune back any dead or damaged stems to healthy, green tissue. This will encourage new growth and help the plant recover.

To encourage recovery, ensure the plant receives adequate water, especially if the weather has been dry. Hydrangeas prefer consistently moist soil. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Once new growth appears, you can apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy development.

We’ve finished our in person plant sales around the area and our retail area is open by appointment for a few weeks before we will be open daily for our great annual sale.

Here are our retail events coming in May, June, and July

• May 17th-31st - Annual Overstock Spring Sale - Hydrangeas Plus® - noon to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm weekends

• May 24-26th - Spring Fever Open House (Cascade Nursery Trail event) - Hydrangeas Plus® - 10am to 4pm

• June 6th & 7th - Open House - Hydrangeas Plus® - 10am to 4pm

• June 14th - Annual Summer kickoff - Sebright Gardens - 10am to 3pm

• June 20th & 21st - Open House - Hydrangeas Plus® - 10am to 3pm

• June 27th & 28th - Open house - Hydrangeas Plus® - 10am to 3pm

• July 12th & 13th - Midsummer Madness (Cascade Nursery Trail Event) - Hydrangeas Plus® - 10am to 4pm

  Open by Appointment as well, please email [email protected] 

For those of you unable to visit us in person, please use MAY10 for a 10% discount on plant orders of $100 or more. Coupon is good for the first 100 uses or through May 31st, whichever comes first.

Have a great month!