Blackburn Gardens

Blackburn Gardens Blackburn Gardens is where I share my delight in watching beautiful things grow with my community.

Welcoming people into our gardens is the most rewarding part of what I do and a big focus of my work. All the mulching, ...
01/13/2025

Welcoming people into our gardens is the most rewarding part of what I do and a big focus of my work. All the mulching, edging, planning, planting—it’s all worth it when I see the joy on visitors’ faces as they experience the world of flowers up close.

Of course, right now it’s a mud pit and definitely not pretty but remembering what it will look like in a few short months keeps me going. 💫

I’m adding several exciting workshops and you-picks to my website now, so if you’d like to plan a visit you can hop on over and check out what is available.

01/07/2025

I still have just a few cutting gardens kits available. You can order this view and pick it up in early April! 😍

Save the date! Saturday, February 1 at 8am PST my online tuber sale will open.The dahlia tubers are looking absolutely f...
01/06/2025

Save the date! Saturday, February 1 at 8am PST my online tuber sale will open.

The dahlia tubers are looking absolutely fabulous—I’m really looking forward to sharing so many gorgeous varieties with you all! I know prices can be crazy and everyone is trying to do their best to make their dollars stretch, so I’m doing my best to keep things accessible. Also I’ll continue the tradition of offering my grab-bags of discounted labeled tubers, as well as adding a few new color-themed collections. As a thank you for your support for my family’s business, all orders will receive a packet of beautiful cut-flower seeds as well. 💜
P.s. Sign up for my email list if you want to receive the discount code I give to my subscribers. Follow the link in my bio to subscribe !😚 (email will be going out soon!)

Winter prep is finally done, but I’m not sure it’s ever going to arrive! We’ve barely even had a frost here, which is pr...
12/28/2024

Winter prep is finally done, but I’m not sure it’s ever going to arrive! We’ve barely even had a frost here, which is pretty crazy.

Those grey skies you see in my photos are what we typically have here during this part of the year. And so much mud. This is the hard part of the year for me, when the holidays are over and I’m mentally free to focus on the flower biz, but it’s so dark and wet outside. Years ago I started growing cold hardy annuals precisely to keep myself happy until the weather improves. I find so much joy watching things slowly growing despite the gloomy weather.

I find a little less joy getting muddy but it’s got to be done!🤫😉

Extra growing space means I get to bring back these incredible golden drumsticks. It’s been a few years since I’ve grown...
12/21/2024

Extra growing space means I get to bring back these incredible golden drumsticks. It’s been a few years since I’ve grown them but it’s tiiiiiiime baby. These are incredible dried (and fresh, obviously 😉).

The rest of the story.We took a break from expanding for a few years, but this winter we are back at it! We removed an o...
12/14/2024

The rest of the story.

We took a break from expanding for a few years, but this winter we are back at it! We removed an old, sickly apple tree that was along the southeast border of our property; this allows me to almost double each row in that portion of the field. We will also be creating a proper fire pit and seating area that will be surrounded by flowers. I can’t wait to welcome you back for you-pick in June!

Part 2 of the story of Blackburn Gardens is coming shortly! Apparently there’s a limit on how many photos you can includ...
12/14/2024

Part 2 of the story of Blackburn Gardens is coming shortly! Apparently there’s a limit on how many photos you can include per post. 😙

Tell me if you visited the flower stand back in the olden days!

Seeds. They are just so amazing.💫
12/04/2024

Seeds. They are just so amazing.

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FYI I’ve got some pretty amazing dahlia varieties available for preorder on Monday at 7am PST. 😚 Preview the sale at bla...
12/01/2024

FYI I’ve got some pretty amazing dahlia varieties available for preorder on Monday at 7am PST. 😚 Preview the sale at blackburngardens.com. Quantities will be limited for this sale, but if you miss out I’ll be adding more inventory for my next sale in early February.

Family is precious. Happy Thanksgiving, my friends!
11/29/2024

Family is precious.

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends!

The seed shop is fully stocked and ready for you, flower friends. Most of my seeds can be tossed on the ground anytime t...
11/27/2024

The seed shop is fully stocked and ready for you, flower friends. Most of my seeds can be tossed on the ground anytime this winter, and you’ll get a beautiful summer display with minimal effort. 👌🤫 (link in bio)

Our uncharacteristically mild autumn has given the heirloom chrysanthemums their best season ever. Still no frost and no...
11/21/2024

Our uncharacteristically mild autumn has given the heirloom chrysanthemums their best season ever. Still no frost and none on the 10 day forecast, which is remarkable. We might even make it to December without a freeze!

I’ll be taking cuttings from these beauties like usual and will have lots for you at the flower cart in March! Chrysanthemums are truly amazing, hardy, low-maintenance and come into bloom just when the rest of the garden is tuckered out.

Cut flower garden kits are now live for preorders. Choose between sunset colors, vintage white/apricots, or an everlasti...
11/15/2024

Cut flower garden kits are now live for preorders. Choose between sunset colors, vintage white/apricots, or an everlasting garden. 😘

(Sorry, no shipping on these.)

Local friends: my most popular product will be available for preorders beginning THIS FRIDAY the 15th at 8:00am. Cut flo...
11/12/2024

Local friends: my most popular product will be available for preorders beginning THIS FRIDAY the 15th at 8:00am. Cut flower garden kits are back for the 5th year in a row and I’ve spiced things up a bit this time with a few new varieties as well as an everlasting garden option for all my dried flower enthusiasts!

Everyone who orders this Friday before midnight will also receive two free seed packets (your choice from my seed shop). Just look for an email from me after you’ve placed your kit order. 😙

I get December off and then I start the first round of seeds for your garden kits in January! 🥳

Dried flowers bring so much joy to me. Outside, the gardens are mostly dead, a muddy, wind-whipped mess waiting for me t...
11/05/2024

Dried flowers bring so much joy to me. Outside, the gardens are mostly dead, a muddy, wind-whipped mess waiting for me to come tidy them up. But inside I have special bits and pieces of beautiful summer memories to enjoy on the dark days of autumn and winter. I smile every time I pass them and feel satisfied with the season’s labors.

You’re invited to join me in the quaint Drying Shed when it’s all decked out for the holidays to create your own unique ...
10/23/2024

You’re invited to join me in the quaint Drying Shed when it’s all decked out for the holidays to create your own unique evergreen wreath. Greenery bases will be prepared for you; you’ll get to choose from a variety of lovely natural accents to craft something special for your home. All materials provided, as well as hot cocoa (of course!). Register at blackburngardens.com. (All the greenery used supports the 5-8th graders and their class trips at Foothills Christian School. 💫)

Thank you so much for all the dried flower love! My inventory is disappearing quickly, and while I’m sad to see them go ...
10/22/2024

Thank you so much for all the dried flower love! My inventory is disappearing quickly, and while I’m sad to see them go I suppose that was the goal. 😆 I’m keeping the flower cart open and stocked as long as possible, but with primarily dried products and seeds (heads up: giant poppy pod seeds are back in stock at the cart and in my online shop today!). This is the latest I’ve ever kept the cart out in the season, which is pretty awesome!

I grew Corsican gourds this year and the first few are hitting the flower cart this afternoon. Very limited supply; thes...
10/15/2024

I grew Corsican gourds this year and the first few are hitting the flower cart this afternoon. Very limited supply; these will dry out and last for years to come!

Next year I’m scheming to make space for a bigger planting. 🤞

Address

314 W Blackburn Road
Mount Vernon, WA
98273

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

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(360) 840-8025

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