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Heronswood Garden

4.9Google rating(352 reviews)
Heronswood Garden

Known For

One of the Pacific Northwest's most storied private garden collections

Heronswood Garden is the rare charming storefront that opens into something much larger — a historically significant plant collection with a moody atmosphere shaped by towering conifers and winding paths. A local favorite among serious gardeners and curious wanderers equally.

🕐Best time to visit: Spring open days when the rare perennials are in full flush

7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346, USA

Our Take

Heronswood Garden is a quietly legendary horticultural destination with a near-perfect rating and a history that serious plant people already know — it was once one of the most celebrated mail-order plant nurseries in the country. It's a meaningful find for anyone who loves exceptional gardens, though its remote location keeps it firmly in hidden-gem territory.

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Downtown

7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346, USA

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