Garden by the Sea - A Community Garden

10/28/2026

What To Do with Your Old Seeds If you are like a lot of gardeners, you might have a drawer or box filled with old seed packets. Some may be open, some never touched, and some you may not even remember where they came from.While many of those seeds may indeed still be viable, chances are most of them are not if one or two years have passed. But do not despair, there are a few straightforward ways to take control of the situation!Testing The SeedsThere is a simple test you can do before you plant to see if those seeds will germinate. There is nothing worse than spending time prepping the soil, planting the seeds, waiting weeks for them to sprout only to have nothing come up in the garden.To do the test, take 10 – 15 seeds from one of the packets and place them on one side of a damp paper towel. Fold the towel over on top of the seeds, place it carefully in a plastic bag, and put it on a windowsill. After a week or two (depending on the specific germination rate for each type of seed),

If you are like a lot of gardeners, you might have a drawer or box filled with old seed packets. Some may be open, some never touched, and some you may not even remember where they came from.While …

10/06/2026

Many thanks to our local IGA for sponsoring us in their September round-up, AND to the individuals in the community for agreeing to round up their purchases! Pennies add up quickly to make a huge difference to keep our local nonprofits operating. ❤🙏🌻🙏

Our round-up recipient for the month of September 2026 was Garden by the sea !
Through the generosity of our amazing customers rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar , we were able to present them with a check for $3,960.42.
Thank you to everyone who rounded up their purchases to help organizations like this further of their commission in the community !


10/04/2026

Please join us for this intriguing talk at the Ocean Shores Public Library Saturday October 10th at 1pm. No registration required. Presentation and parking are free. Seed packets will be available for attendees. 🌽🍅🥦

09/30/2026

Have You Thought About Your Lawn Lately? With the busy summer flying by, the last thing on our minds is the lawn. After all, it hasn’t even needed a lot of mowing lately. However, with autumn just around the corner now is a perfect time to start planning for those fall chores that are critical for making sure the grass is healthy, green, and strong next spring.Most importantly for now, keep mowing! A good height for most grasses is about 2-3” tall. Each time you mow only cut about one-third of the length to avoid damage to the crowns. Grass-cycle (or mulch mow) if you can to add nutrients back into the lawn naturally. The grass will continue to grow through October around here before going dormant.If you have just a sprinkling of leaves on the lawn, go ahead and mulch mow those as well. Homeowners with several deciduous trees dropping leaves on the lawn may need to rake the leaves prior to mowing to not overwhelm the mower. Removing and recycling the leaves regularly also keeps them

With the busy summer flying by, the last thing on our minds is the lawn. After all, it hasn’t even needed a lot of mowing lately. However, with autumn just around the corner now is a perfect time t…

09/02/2026

Sunflowers – A Ray of Hope It’s easy to do, you will see great tangible results, and it’s good for mental and physical health!The gardeners at Garden by the Sea decided to celebrate sunflowers this year (2022). Lots of seed packets have already been given out to those who would like to participate in planting them all over Ocean Shores. Join us to make sunflowers grow everywhere!Why sunflowers? Glad you asked! Sunflowers are amazing plants. The most outstanding fact about them is that they are easy to grow and that they – yes! – not only survive but actually thrive in our rough coastal climate. And, if you have been through a few seasons here in our little OS paradise you know thriving can at times take some work. For plants and people alike. In 2022 we celebrate the sunflower for its symbolism and meaning as it represents optimism, positivity, long life, and happiness. What better way to draw inspiration from them for the new year!Let’s start with some instructions on how to plant the

It’s easy to do, you will see great tangible results, and it’s good for mental and physical health!The gardeners at Garden by the Sea decided to celebrate sunflowers this year (2022). Lots of seed …

08/22/2026

Bend & Stretch Yoga today @ 10am. Join us...free to public. Saturday 8/22/26 at GBTS.
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08/18/2026

Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties registration ends August 30.

Earn a Washington Gardener Certificate online.

08/05/2026

Ocean Shores Vegetables Spring is on the way. Or at least it is supposed to be. Our weather here can be up and down, but it is definitely not too early to start planning for the new gardening season.I just moved to a place away from the Jetty winds, and I will be building my garden from scratch. This season I will be focusing on soil building and discovering where the sun falls in the various garden areas. Because I’m anxious to plant, I’m also planning to rent a plot at Garden by The Sea. That way I can find out what will grow well.The first thing I will do for my home garden is clean up the debris and clear out unwanted plants. I am gathering the driftwood, digging out dead and diseased bushes and putting all that yard waste into a pile until I can find some good way to get rid of it.I have made a scaled diagram of my yard noting the placement of the house and surrounding vegetation that might cast shadows. Then I wait for sunny days and diagram the sunlight patterns at morning,

Spring is on the way. Or at least it is supposed to be. Our weather here can be up and down, but it is definitely not too early to start planning for the new gardening season.I just moved to a plac…

07/21/2026

Join us for Bend and Stretch Garden Yoga in the garden this Saturday July 25 at 10am! Beginners welcome. 🙂🧘‍♀️🧘🌳

Where: Garden by the Sea, 824 Ocean Shores Blvd NW
Wear comfortable clothing, shoes, (and hat if preferred)
Chairs will be provided for chair yoga
Bring a yoga mat if desired
Water will be provided
Classes are free and open to the public (donations accepted)
Session led by certified yoga instructor.

07/16/2026

Garden Tour is this Saturday! Tickets available at Galway Bay and The Gallery of Ocean Shores and other locations in Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Elma and at the plant sale on Saturday next door to the OS Library. We don't often get a plant sale in Ocean Shores so you don't want to miss it.

Tickets available Saturday! Put it on your calendar and plan to attend! The Plant Sale will be at the new DiG@Shores Demonstration Garden with tons of exciting plants and vendors!