Azaleas vs. Rhododendrons
If you’re unsure of the difference between azaleas and rhododendrons, you’re definitely not alone. After all, you may have heard the phrase all azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons […]
Some nursery pots are recyclable!
Spring planting season means new plants — and, often, a growing stack of empty nursery pots. If you don’t have a plan to reuse them, recycling nursery pots helps keep […]
Gardening is good for the mind and the body, report finds
While there are many ways for older adults to stay active, maintain mental well-being and engage with others, one hobby stands out for its simplicity and accessibility. Gardening. A new […]
Al’s Garden & Home opens pop-up in Bend
Fans of Al’s Garden & Home who live in Bend can rejoice. The retail nursery is bringing the color, quality and expertise that fans have come to love about them […]
New cascading Hydrangea provide new options for hanging baskets and containers
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® has released the Fairytrail® series of Cascade Hydrangeas® that provide more options for home gardeners. Unlike traditional mophead or panicle hydrangeas, these varieties feature dramatically trailing stems […]
Your passport to gardens less traveled
Oregon has an abundance of natural beauties across the state, including public gardens. Among the more famous are the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, The Oregon Garden in Silverton, […]
A comprehensive guide to boxwood
Boxwood (Buxus), sometimes referred to as box tree, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that’s been a landscape staple for many, many years. In fact, it’s one of the oldest-known garden […]
Retail Nursery Spotlight – My Patio Tree
MyPatioTree makes it easy to bring a show-stopping flowering tree to your patio or small yard with a curated selection of proven varieties from trusted brands like Proven Winners, Bloomin’ Easy, and Monrovia—delivered right to your door in protective packaging. Every purchase also supports Plant With Purpose’s reforestation work, so you can grow something beautiful and do some good at the same time.
Protect pollinators while controlling pests
By Darren Morgan Even the most hands-off and bug friendly gardener will sometimes need to make pest control decisions. But even while saving our plants from voracious attacks, we want […]
New, updated Plant Something Oregon Road Map is available
The new 2026-27 edition of the Plant Something Oregon Road Map to garden centers, specialty nurseries and public gardens is now available! Order your free copy to be mailed to […]