Unexpected Signs of Life
Last year I bought a cute little larch (Larix kaempferi ‘Wolterdingen’) from Oregon Small Trees, because it was, well, cute. It was one of those irresistible conifers to which I […]
Peonies Celebrated with First West Coast APS Convention
It’s a big deal! For the first time ever, the American Peony Society (APS) will meet on the west coast. There will be competition flower exhibitions for commercial growers and […]
Upcoming Garden Events
Photo: Homescaper Garden Photography March 11-13, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland – Camillia Display. Enjoy a display of beautiful cut camellias courtesy of the Oregon Camellia Society. A favorite garden […]
Continuous Container Magic
I’ve learned a few things already this year about container gardening—or gardening in vessels, as a Northwest Flower & Garden Show speaker put it. Roanne Robbins talked about Continuous Container […]
It’s Never Too Soon for Slug Baiting – Part 2
By Mike Darcy Although it is not yet spring, I sometimes believe slugs will not be so present this early in the year. Oregon has had a few spells of […]
Best of the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Friday afternoon through Sunday morning was devoted to leisurely exploring the Northwest Flower & Garden Show display gardens, marketplace and seminars, a nice change from the frenetic pace of working our […]
Pruning
Spring is almost here and some trees and shrubs are starting to push new growth here in the Northwest. I’m itching to get my hydrangeas and roses pruned, thin out […]
Tool Sharpening Party!
Photo: http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-clean-sharpen-and-maintain-garden-tools Kate Bryant says: Clean, sharp tools make gardening safer, better for your plants and much more fun. A sharp shovel melts through clods of dirt like butter, and […]
A Winning Container Combination
Lake Oswego’s Magnolia Manor, perhaps Oregon’s newest retail garden center (they call themselves a boutique nursery), has great taste! Karen Schwartz, their on-staff landscape designer, created this beautiful “first place” […]
The Best Garden Ideas
Garden shows are good for sparking the imagination and getting us to re-imagine our garden spaces. The Yard, Garden & Patio Show wrapped up on Sunday. As one of the […]