Alison Hicks, CPH

Certified Professional Horticulturist focused on hands-on workshops, specialty plant growing, garden coaching, and custom container designs

Serving the Kitsap area since 2016

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I am happy to grow this annual every year: Spanish Flag Vine #ipomoealobata … look how it entwines with the hops, swoon. I went with a different color scheme this year and the pots are holding up despite the light rainfall this morning. Swipe
Carnivorous plants like Sarracenia look very exotic to me. Heronswood has a garden vignette with a sculpted Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’) arched hedge surrounding a small lily pond with many varieties of hardy (to 20*F) carnivo
Very impressed with the Farwest Show in Portland last week; lots of vendors and seminars to inspire. I loved seeing the houseplants. We also stopped by the Kennedy School for lunch and saw some unique plants. Agaves are my favorite! #farwest #farwest
Heronswood is a wonderful place to observe seasonal shifts, learn about unique plants, and be inspired by colorful combinations in the garden. I am always taking too many pictures and I want to get back to regularly sharing. I mean… Look at
It’s been a busy summer! Last weekend I had the privilege of providing flowers from my garden (plus a few extras) for my Mom’s wedding. I was lucky to have help from some of my mom’s amazing friends. She looked beautiful and very ha
Natural beauty surrounding the Emerald City. #seattle #mountrainier #rainier #tacomanarrows
What the hail?!?! Giant holes blasted through my beautiful foliage 😩 they’re survivors but the look is not giving luxury, more like raggedy. You may be wondering why the plant store has not reopened, well- the peppers are ready but luckily
Hey plant friends! Are you on the mailing list? Check your email for the secret password for early access to the online shop at NWBotanista.com ! So many offerings from tomatoes to rare perennials, houseplants and more- there’s something for ev
It’s delightful watching the Columbine mix! Funny how some are colors I never introduced… must have been hitchhikers. Rather than letting them go too wild, I keep them in check by mowing them down. Except for the native, I want more of t
I spy with my little eye… How many varieties of plants can you find in this dappled shady garden spot? 1. Dreamy Clematis ‘Kakio’ Pink Champagne cascades down amongst its garden buddies. I swear the blooms sparkle in the sunlight
Wowie!! Northern Lights in Kingston tonight! What a sight #northernlights #kingstonwashington #kingstonwa #nightsky
Plant one and you will have many- #convallariamajalis #lilyofthevalley has the sweetest fragrance and planting it in my rock wall was a great decision. I can walk right up and pick as many blooms as I want without bending over! #botanistaplantpick #p