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 […]
Tips on growing citrus in the Pacific Northwest
Have you ever wondered about growing oranges, lemons, grapefruit or limes? Believe it or not, it’s possible to do it here in less-than-tropical Oregon if you have some indoor space […]
Supporters campaign to save Leach Botanical Garden
A beloved green oasis in Southeast Portland, Leach Botanical Garden is at risk of closing due to a budget deficit left when city funding expired in 2025, according to the […]
Monrovia launches online sales to home gardeners
Monrovia Nursery Company, one of the most beloved brands, just made it a lot easier for home gardeners to shop for their favorite Monrovia plants. You can now browse a […]
State park showcases unique carnivorous plants
If you’ve ever seen a cobra lily (Darlingtonia californica), you know it’s hard not to become mesmerized by these strangely-shaped plants. This rare plant is a member of the pitcher […]
Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute name co-CEOs
Lisa Christy, executive director of Portland Japanese Garden, and Aki Nakanishi, director of Japan Institute and the Arlene Schnitzer curator of culture, art, and education for Portland Japanese Garden, have […]