Solanum tuberosum This feature is dedicated to the beginner farmer. If this is the year you want to embark on growing your own food then what better food to grow than everyone’s favorite, the potato! Spuds have always been a crowd pleaser. Even in the Elizabethan era they were referred to as the “apple of […]
Malus domestica Growing your own fruit can be very rewarding. It can also be a lot of work. Picking out your fruit tree is probably the most fun part though so let’s start there. First up is the Honeycrisp apple. Shown in the picture below, these apples are not only delicious but they are also
Vaccinium Like many farmers and gardeners when I think of summer, fresh berries are the first thing to dazzle my senses with the memories from previous summers. They are easy to grow and only add beauty to your garden. As you will see in the picture at the bottom of this article the blooms of
Zygocactus In the winter, nights get longer and days get shorter, signaling the nearing holidays and the season of hibernation for plants and people alike. During those tough winter days we are motivated to remember some of the joys that certain plants have to offer us. It’s here where we revel in the excitement of
Pilea Peperomiodes There’s nothing better than having luck on your side. And no other plant embodies luck like pilea peperomioides, or the Chinese Money Plant. Native to the temperate forests of the Yunnan province in China, the money plant’s round, glossy and leathery leaves resemble coins and therefore are said to bestow luck and prosperity
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Saxifraga stolonifera This plant is one that we have been obsessed with since it hit our shelves. It has surprised, excited, and impressed us over and over again. So, it was about time we gave it the proper attention. The Variegated Strawberry Begonia is an adorable low-growing-trailer that makes an exceptional hanging plant. Her leaves
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Hoya have certainly crept up to a high-ranking favorite in the houseplant popularity contest. There are many varieties of Hoya that you can choose from to fill your space with. They are a vining plant native to many Asian countries. On a day hike in Thailand you could spot them hanging from the trees as
Maranta A personal favorite at our nursery, Marantas are one of the most attractive low light plants to add to your houseplant collection. Their other-worldly leaf patterns and addictive vining growth are enough to draw anyone in and give that empty corner you’ve been eyeing exactly what it needs. Marantas (left) look closely related to
Araucaria heterophylla You’ll want to make sure you have the space for these bad boys. Along the coast of California Norfolk Island Pines can grow up to 100ft tall. On their native island east of Australia they have been recorded to mature to twice the size of our American dwellers. Don’t panic as you look
Prunus x ‘Snofozam’ If you have been looking to add a show stopper to your yard then look no further than the snow fountains weeping cherry. We get excited each season to bring these flowering trees in to start decorating the nursery with after a long winter. With strands of white flowers cascading beautifully all
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Picea If you are thinking about trying out a living Christmas tree next holiday season then consider one of these three spruce trees (Picea). You will spend either a little more or even a little bit less than a cut tree whose corpse you will then have to deal with once the holiday is over!
Quercus The mighty oak tree certainly deserves it’s notoriety. As one of the oldest tree species, it has had plenty of time to dazzle us with it’s greatness. They stand tall and strong sometimes even through natural disasters that can wreak havoc on our landscapes. In the right conditions oak trees can live more than
Koelreuteria paniculata Koelreuteria paniculata, pronounced coal-rue-terry-uh pan-ick-you-lah-ta is a fun one to say once you get the hang of it. The common name, golden rain tree is certainly more dreamy though. Your first sight of a fully mature golden rain tree at the peak of its bloom cycle is certainly dream worthy. Covered in bursts
Native perennials are certainly becoming more and more popular with you smart high desert gardeners. Our native section has grown to three times the size it once was. All of our offerings are grown right here in Bend by two local growers who love where we live and the natural beauty it has to offer.
The Fourth of July always serves as a reminder to me that Crocosmia blooms will soon be showing off in the garden. I remember this because the last time I hosted an Independence Day barbeque I buzzed into the nursery with hopes of getting something flashy to add to my flower bed around the patio
Use this guide to choose the right pollinating partner for your fruiting trees. The colored boxes represent varieties that are compatible for pollinating each other, while the blank boxes indicate incompatible partners. If a variety is compatible with itself, it means it is self-fertile and does not require a partner to set fruit. In some
Acer palmatum ‘Beni hime’ Japanese Maple A dwarf, shrubby tree with small, rounded star-shaped leaves. New growth is pinkish red with red margin and green veins. Remains both red and green through summer becoming more intensely red and purple in fall Size: 5 x 4′ Growth rate: Slow Exposure: Part shade Zone: 5 Acer japonicum
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If you don’t already have a pollinator friendly garden started in your yard then there is no time like the present! Also known as summer lilac, Buddleja is a perfect offering for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees! They also have a wonderful fragrance for us to enjoy. They range in size depending on your selection. If
Each year we grow more and more excited for the arrival of roses in the Spring. The rosa bloom is a sure sign that spring is finally in the air! Roses need to be planted in plenty of sun and thankfully don’t mind our clay ridden and often sandy soil. In fact, a good rule
Hydrangea is a wonderful flowering shrub to add to the garden this season! The name hydrangea comes from the Greek words “hydor” and “angos” which essentially translates to water vessel, a good name for these water lovers with their cup shaped flowers. These flowers can be presented in bouquets for different occasions around the world.
