Home & Garden Seattle

Two vintage Pacific Northwest homes, the same age and architectural style, sit on the same block. One has its original windows, carefully maintained or restored. The other has generic replacement windows. They may have the same floor plan, but they won’t necessarily have the same curb appeal—or the same value. Old windows sometimes need work. A pane breaks. A sash sticks. Newer glass can improve energy efficiency. But when windows in a period home need attention, the question isn’t simply...

At initial glance, the Kent Valley looks like a combination of warehouses and industry. In reality, tucked among the distribution centers and development is one of the region’s historic agricultural areas - and surprisingly, plenty of it is still being farmed today, offering local garden inspiration as well as a source for locally produced food and artisan crafts. There is a surprising array of working farms - some that welcome visitors, some best viewed from the road - in an area once known...

The Seattle garden is changing. With more townhomes, condos, apartments and smaller lots, not everyone has a traditional backyard. But whether you’re tending a yard, a patio filled with containers or a pot on a window ledge, August brings its own gardening decisions: what needs attention now, what can wait and what to start thinking about for fall. Home & Garden Seattle spoke with garden expert Pam Jones about how to extend the garden season, whether you have a large border or a few pots....