CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle Nursery wins top prize at Northwest Flower and Garden Festival

(Photos courtesy West Seattle Nursery)

That’s the newest thing flowering for West Seattle Nursery (WSB sponsor) – their Grand Prize trophy from the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival! You might recall their call – and community members’ response – for books to include. Here’s what they became:

Here’s how WSN announced the win:

Many long days went into building this display, and we are so proud of what our crew created. Thank you to every person who worked tirelessly to bring our garden library shed concept to life.

The care poured into every small (and not so small) detail is what makes this woodland escape feel so effortlessly homey.

“Where Stories Take Root” was designed as a cozy reading retreat nestled among ferns, shade-loving shrubs, and trees, a space where structure and landscape blur together. A deck extends over a gently moving pond, wooden bowls drift and softly knock against one another, and a sunken seating circle invites you to slow down and stay a while. Look up and you’ll find a chandelier crafted from books. Look closer and you’ll see pages fanned into floral forms. Every detail has a story.

Also:

People often ask where those big Madrone branches on the corners came from. One of our employees has Madrones in his yard and these were broken off during a wind storm.

You can see how many of those donated books were used. Again, thank you to the community for stepping up and helping.

You can see the display firsthand at the Flower and Garden Festival – at the Convention Center downtown – through Sunday (February 22).

11 Replies to "CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle Nursery wins top prize at Northwest Flower and Garden Festival"

  • Just wondering February 19, 2026 (8:27 pm)

    So Seattle!  Congrats!

  • Charly February 19, 2026 (8:33 pm)

    Really beautifully done! So much creativity and detail. We took our time on this exhibit because there was so much to take in. WS Nursery should be so proud of their team. 

  • M February 19, 2026 (9:05 pm)

    Congratulations. My personal favorite of the garden show displays. Absolutely gorgeous. Excited to shop for some of the beautiful plants showcased at the nursery! 

    • Ronald February 19, 2026 (10:06 pm)

      As they should, a gem I our community 🥰

  • RainierView February 19, 2026 (10:24 pm)

    Saw this in person today and was completely wowed. Just a fantastic design, with surprises around every corner. Congratulations on a well-deserved victory!

  • Tap February 20, 2026 (7:03 am)

     Amazing design. 

  • Joan February 20, 2026 (7:42 am)

    So wonderful! Congrats to our nursery. How creative and original that display is! Love the books. I was inspired by so many garden books, visits to local gardens and the Flower and Garden Festival. I recommend these activities to anyone planning a garden!

  • Seattlite February 20, 2026 (7:53 am)

    Congratulations, WS Nursery!

  • KathyB February 20, 2026 (5:44 pm)

    It was my favorite garden in the show! Great job and congratulations!

  • Jeffrey Daley February 21, 2026 (11:48 am)

    Congratulations Marcia and the WSN Team!!! W0W W0W W0W ME!!!  Great Work!!!

  • Marilyn Holms February 23, 2026 (7:24 pm)

    It was outstanding display. unique and inviting. This nursery is well- managed by great owner and competent staff. l love to go there. 

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