Drip irrigation in the home garden
Home gardeners trying to conserve water and save on their water bill are finding a solution with drip irrigation. Ben Langford, store manager at Hillsboro Pump Service Pipe and Supply […]
Retail Nursery Spotlight – Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
A farm located in Woodburn, Oregon, that hosts an annual tulip festival. March 21–April 27, 2025 (dates vary depending on weather). 503-634-2243WoodenShoe.com 33814 S Meridian RdWoodburn, OR97071 Besides your amazing […]
Crispy trout with kiwi and mango salsa
There’s something familiar with deep frying fish, but there can also be an exotic side. As Americans, we’re comfortable with battered or breaded and deep-fried seafood: shrimp, fish, squid, oysters. […]
Foodscaping adds edibles to landscapes
Stephanie Mack, the yard buyer at Portland Nursery since 2003, was inspired by her grandparents’ vegetable garden when she was growing up. “I remember there being garlic and onions planted […]
When to plant depends on your region in Oregon
In Oregon, with so many regions with different climates, the ideal time to plant vegetables depends on which region you live in, according to the experts at Oregon State University […]
New gardening books from independent publisher Octopus Books
Independent publisher Octopus Books has four interesting books this year for the passionate home decorator and gardener.
Portland Rose Festival, Portland Nursery announce official rose
‘Time to Shine’ is the official rose of the 2025 Portland Rose Festival. It’s a stunning yellow-gold grandiflora rose, accented with vibrant magenta hues, and promises to be a captivating […]
Entice hummingbirds with a few magnets
There is not much to dislike about hummingbirds in the garden, and many gardeners will select plants that specifically, when flowering, will attract them. Gardeners often refer to these plants […]
Improved plant breeding leads to an explosion of Echinacea
The popularity of coneflowers seems boundless. The iconic native plant with star appeal has become the emblem of the pollinator gardening movement, and the cultivars just keep coming, with expanding […]
All-America Selections announces winners for 2025
All-America Selections has announced its AAS winners for the 2025 gardening season. AAS winners are trialed throughout North America by independent, professional, volunteer judges who grew new entries next to […]