Random Acts of Gardening

By Gardennia nutii The Union of Concerned Scientists just published “The Climate Friendly Gardener: A Guide to Combating Global Warming from the Ground Up”. This is a very educational and […]

Rare Plant Research is having a special 3 hour, 10% off sale and open garden for the public June 19th from 10am to 1 pm at 11900 S. Criteser Rd. […]

I was visiting local artist Patrick Gracewood at his studio/home/garden. In addition to being a wonderfully talented sculptor and artist, he is an avid gardener that takes great care when […]

March 17, 2010 Story of the Week from Oregon Department of Agriculture [Editor’s note: I happen to avoid using pesticides and do things as organically as possible in my garden […]

By Gardennia nutii I grow a lot of herbs. They are fragrant and beautiful, and gathering herbs for a meal satiates the “gatherer” part of my instinctual needs. I’m sure […]

I recently visited Oregon Small Trees, the destination of the June Random Acts of Gardening nursery tour (you have until June 15 to register for the tour). Not surprisingly—because it […]

I planted several Clematis around the base of an old and very tall mock orange (Philadelphus). The shrub looks a little forlorn until it leafs out fully and blooms, which, […]

By Gardennia nutiiI had an experience last week which is applicable to many avenues in life. When telling a friend about my new puppy arrival she stated obstinately that she […]

I want more butterflies in my garden so I’m embarking on the Butterfly Bed & Breakfast Challenge! I’d love it if you’d join me. Happiness is a butterfly, which, when […]

First we announced the 2011 Perennial of the Year to you (Amsonia hubrichtii). Then came the 2010 Hosta of the Year (‘First Frost’). Now it’s time to share with you […]