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Kitsap Peninsula Garden Tour

A full day of gardens, nurseries, and waterfront browsing on the Kitsap Peninsula. Start with an early ferry, work your way south, and finish with a nursery stop before heading home. Check current hours before you go, since several stops are seasonal or by appointment.

  1. 1. Ferry: Edmonds to Kingston

    Crossing takes about 30 minutes; arrive early on weekends.
    Drive from Kingston to the first garden: about 10 minutes.

  2. 2. Heronswood Garden

    7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346
    Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour 15 minutes
    Highlights: Woodland, shade, and formal gardens with rare species from around the world across 15 acres.
    Drive to the next stop: about 15 minutes

  3. 3. Windcliff Garden

    10345 NE Shore Dr, Indianola, WA 98342
    Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, by appointment (no dogs)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Dan Hinkley's sun-filled garden with exotic species and sweeping views of Puget Sound.
    Drive to Poulsbo: about 25 minutes

  4. 4. Lunch and Shopping in Poulsbo

    Suggested visit: About 1 hour 20 minutes
    Lunch: The Loft at Latitude Forty Seven, 18779 Front St NE, elevated seafood and comfort fare on the water.
    Sweet stop: Sluys Bakery, 18924 Front St NE, try the famous Viking Cup pastry.
    Optional: browse the gift shops, indie bookstores, and artisan boutiques along Front Street.
    Drive to the next stop: about 20 minutes

  5. 5. Vista Gardens

    124 NE 31st St, Bremerton, WA 98310
    Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 1 hour
    Highlights: Four-acre display garden with redwoods, ornamental grasses, and shady walks.
    Drive to the next stop: about 25 minutes

  6. 6. Valley Nursery

    20882 Bond Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 30 minutes
    Highlights: Trees, shrubs, perennials, and homegrown starts at this local favorite nursery.
    Drive to the next stop: about 10 minutes

  7. 7. Olmstead's Nursery

    22085 Olmstead Ln NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
    Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (dog friendly)
    Suggested visit: About 30 minutes
    Highlights: Family-run nursery with colorful baskets, annuals, and quality local plants.
    Drive to the Kingston ferry: about 20 minutes

  8. 8. Ferry: Kingston to Edmonds

    Crossing takes about 30 minutes.

Total drive time, excluding ferry crossings: about 2 hours 5 minutes. · northwestblooms.com