A Local Haven for Garden Lovers: Meet Northwest Garden and Stone
Where Creativity Blooms and Community Grows
If you’re a local gardener, landscaper, or lover of beautiful outdoor spaces, Northwest Garden and Stone is a destination you’ll want to know. Founded by Gary Muskett and Matt Porter, this welcoming garden center brings back the magic and personality of classic Pacific Northwest nurseries — offering plants, garden décor, landscape materials, and inspiration for projects big and small. Located where Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Edmonds meet, the shop is rooted in community and passion, helping people create spaces that reflect who they are, one plant and one stone at a time.
Q & A with Northwest Garden and Stone
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: Owner Gary Muskett has always dreamed of opening his own garden center. After the loss of so many beloved nurseries closing like Molbak's, Whites, and Emery’s, he teamed up with former Molbak's manager Matt Porter to help contribute to the magic lost with their own special flare.
Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: The people! They are kind, creative, and they love to garden!
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Our business borders Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, on the corner of Edmonds. We absolutely love being a part of multiple communities.
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: How do I get invitations to all of your fun events? The answer would be to follow us on our social media pages on Facebook & Insta! We send out special invitations and post events and sales.
Q: What inspires you each day?
A: It inspires us to help people express themselves. In the garden, in the home, or when looking for a unique gift for that special someone. We want to see people happy.
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: Our customer service is about warmly greeting every guest, understanding their project or purpose for visiting, and providing the right level of help—whether that means hands-on support for a big project or giving them space to explore while knowing we’re here whenever they need us.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: Stick to the basics when it comes to your foundation, create a business plan, perform market research in your desired location (location is key), set up a strong marketing method prior to opening, hire passionate hardworking people that love what they do, learn how to pivot, respect the budget, run your business with integrity, and love what you do.
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: We give back through donating soil to community gardens, providing horticulture knowledge, providing donations to local non-profits for their fundraisers, being available for local garden clubs, and a mulch donation to our neighboring senior citizen to save her 50-year-old maple tree.
Q: If you could change one thing about Shoreline, what would it be?
A: We appreciate all of the effort the city of Shoreline puts into enhancing the atmosphere with plants in meridian beds and along sidewalks. We would love to see more!
Q: What future plans or goals do you have for your business?
A: We are very excited about expanding our landscape stone operations over the course of next year. We currently offer river pebbles, polished pebbles, and flagstone!
Q: Do you deliver?
A: Yes, send us an inquiry on the item you are thinking about.
Connect with Northwest Garden and Stone
📍 24200 76th Ave W
📞 425-712-5000
🌐 nwgardenandstone.com
📧 brynn@nwgardenandstone.com
📱 Northwest Garden and Stone on Facebook
