The Patient Gardener

10/20/2026

One of my favorite bonsai trees in fall is this scarlet oak. Enjoy!

10/09/2026

Hey everyone! I’m teaching a bonsai class at Lola Co on Dec 5th. I would love to see you there! Class space is limited so call or dm Lola Co to reserve your spot!

Hello beautiful plant people 💚🪴✨. — the events calendar just landed, and it’s a whole vibe.

✨ Oct 24 Plant Bingo is officially sold out (you all are incredible).
🎂 Oct 31 marks Lola Co’s second birthday — expect sweet promos
✨Nov 14 brings back Plant Bingo with all the chaos, joy, and leafy prizes you love.
✨Dec 5 welcomes Mary Pat Marshall for a night of bonsai beauty and styling magic.
✨Dec 19 wraps the year with our final Plant Bingo of 2026.

🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person • $40 each when you bring a friend
Workshop attendees get 15% off everything in the store during the event.
DM, stop by, or call to purchase. 109 Marcy Ave W Montesano WA Wed-Saturday 11-5

09/01/2026

I had a blast building a Kokedama at Lola Co; check out their page for their plant craft events.

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Three kinds of Stapelia blooming at the same time!

06/22/2026

Harvested herbs and medicinal plants for the Solstice 🌞🌻🌸😎

06/20/2026

Plant art 😍

06/17/2026

Look at these self heal flowers close up! They look like tiny orchids. The whole plant is edible and is used to heal many health issues.

06/17/2026

So much progress in the last week!! It’s spectacular and getting up to see the changes every morning 🌞🩷 is our favorite.

06/01/2026

I’ve been working on adding more native perennials to the garden and planted seeds from Northwest Meadowscapes a couple of years ago.

I’m excited to see large-flowered collomia and self-heal finally making an appearance this spring.

Large-flowered collomia (Collomia grandiflora) is a native annual wildflower in the phlox family. It is sometimes called large-flowered mountain trumpets.

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a low-growing perennial in the mint family that is native to much of the Northern Hemisphere, including Washington. It gets its name (self heal or heal all) from all the medicinal properties the plant has.