Start at either end of the island & take a scenic tour: Visit all the beautiful places showcasing different aspects of Northwest gardening.
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1 CULTUS BAY NURSERY A 28 year old Whidbey treasure - come find out why Cultus Bay Nursery has been written up in so many national and regional publications - The New York Times, Sunset, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Homes, Country Gardens, Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Magazine, Northwest Best Places, etc. A destination nursery with Victorian style farmhouse, lathe house, potting shed and summer house with pizza oven make this a Whidbey must. Inspiringly arranged shrubs, perennials, herbs, trees, vines and grasses will give you ideas for your own plantings and expert help for making informed choices. Garden design and wedding flower service too. Open April - September 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. 7568 Cultus Bay Rd., Clinton. Sign up for our email newsletter at www.cultusbaynursery.com
2 KIRK’S GARDEN & NURSERY Offering locally grown plants, specializing in varieties that grow well in the Puget Sound area, with a large selection of flowering trees, evergreens, shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials, as well as the unusual and hard-to-find plants. In our display garden you will find a pond surrounded by water, marginal and bog plants. A fun place to stroll and enjoy the richness of textures and colors. Maxwelton Road at Highway 525 • Langley (360) 321-4340. Now open daily. Call for changing seasonal hours.
Whidbey Island Garden Tour through our extensive nursery yard and display gardens. Choose from an abundance of healthy and vigorous plants. From the classic to the extraordinary, you will be pleased to find what you need to create the garden of your dreams. And visit our Flower House Cafe for fresh espresso and more! Just off Hwy 525 at Bayview Road. (360) 321-6789 www.bayviewfarmandgarden.com
4 EARTH SANCTUARY A sanctuary for both people and wildlife, the 72-acre Earth Sanctuary (earthsanctuary.org), near Freeland at 2059 Newman Road, offers nature trails, bird watching, and sacred spaces for quiet meditation.
5 MEERKERK GARDENS Whidbey Island’s unique and peaceful woodland garden features ten acres of display gardens enveloped by 43 acres of second growth nature preserve with trees over 100 years old. The Garden is open year ‘round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meerkerk is known for its spring season; thousands of rhododendrons bloom with over 100,000 spring bulbs, magnolias, cherry trees and native understory shrubs nestled within the forest. The summer months feature lily and dahlia beds in colorful waves of companion plantings. Fall is spectacular with the colors of exotic trees from all parts of the earth. Meerkerk’s nursery offers a variety of species and hybrid rhododendrons from one gallon to 7' mature plants for sale. Meerkerk is south of Greenbank, from HWY 525, take Resort Road to 3531 Meerkerk Lane. www.meerkerkgardens.org meerkerk@whidbey. net (360) 678-1912. A 501(c)3 corporation.
6 LAVENDER WIND FARM Give your senses a treat with stunning vistas, fields of intense color, the heady scent of lavender and mouth-watering ice cream and baked goods we offer. Wander the farm, with lavender labyrinth, pond and gazebo, or visit our Town Shop, residing in a beautifully restored 1916
3 BAYVIEW FARM & GARDEN Award winning Bayview Farm & Garden is pleased to be an integral part of Island life, serving up beautiful gardens to Whidbey Island and the mainland. Voted Whidbey’s favorite place to buy plants, we are two and a half acres of gardener’s paradise. With trained and experienced staff, we are equipped to advise you in gardening, landscaping, pet and livestock care. Treat your senses as you wander
bungalow. Both farm and town shops are filled with gifts, personal care, household products and decor, baked goods and nursery products. Visiting the last weekend in July? Enjoy wine, music, art and our lovely surroundings at our annual Lavender Wind Festival at the farm. Find out more about us and everything lavender, plus shop our products, at www.lavenderwind.com. Farm: 2530 Darst Road,Coupeville. (360) 678-0919 • Open June - Aug 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Town Shop: 15 Coveland St., Coupeville (877) 242-7716 • Daily all year 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
7 GREENHOUSE FLORIST AND NURSERY A family owned and operated business growing plants in Oak Harbor celebrating 60 years of business! Serving our patrons with unequaled service, quality and good old fashioned courtesy. Our Nursery offers varied displays and selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, pottery, gifts, bonsai (resident bonsai expert), hydroponic and indoor growing supplies and much more! Our Florist offers fresh cut flowers, custom designs, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, weddings, gifts, unusual and familiar houseplants and more! The Greenhouse Florist and Nursery is located at 555 NE 7th Ave. in Oak Harbor Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., year round. (360) 657-6668 (877) 855-9222 www.thegreenhousefandn.com
8 HUMMINGBIRD FARM NURSERY AND GARDENS “The Gardening and Gift Shop Gem of Whidbey Island.” Known for its great selection of unusual plants, this nursery specializes in growing and selling both familiar and rare varieties of perennials. Select vegetables, herbs, shrubs, vines, roses, and trees are also offered. Check our website or Facebook page for classes and other activities offered throughout the year. The Farm offers a Free forum, “Gathering for Gardening/Gardeners Exchange,” last Sundays 1:00-3:00 p.m., through September. Guest speakers always welcome. The garden themed gift shop is a treasure trove for the garden, home, and bath, showcasing iron, stone, wood, fiber, and glasswork crafted by Northwest artists. Picnic area and bocce court. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open year round. (360) 679-5044 www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com www.facebook.com/hummingbird.farm.nursery.and.gardens
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