Wax begonias are a staple in a shade garden, and add a fabulous splash of tropical color to your porch or windowsill. Their name comes from the waxy gloss of their ovate leaves. They produce clusters of white, red and pink petals, peppered with tiny yellow stamens in the center. This annual can reach up […]
Bacopa is a frothy groundcover that does as well in containers as it does in your landscape. Tolerating sun to part shade, this delicate annual is a great cover for bare spots in your pots or garden beds. It is commonly found in the aquatic tropical regions of the Americas. Ayurvedic medicine employs bacopa for
Alyssum or lobularia, is an annual beauty known for its delicate, lacy flowers and ease of care. It looks best lining walkways or spilling out of a hanging basket. Sow the seeds in spring and watch them grow to a height of 3-10” and spread up to 12”. They’re magnets for beneficial insects like bees,
This is the list of flower bulbs that you can find at the nursery this fall for spring flowers. All of these bulbs are zone hardy and require cold winter temperatures to produce their best blooms. This process is called stratification. Tulips and crocus are great for spaces that are protected from the biggest garden
2025 Fall Bulb Selection Guide Read More »
These are the rose varieties we have chosen to sell for this season. Inventory moves fast during the growing season. This is not intended to reflect current inventory availability. Shrub Rose Pink Tall and rounded A moderately fragrant, repeat bloomer. Floribunda Neon fuschia inner petal with a cream center and dark burgundy edges Tall and
Rose Selection Guide 2026 Read More »
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
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 this
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
Chinese Money Plant Read More »
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
Vereigated Strawberry Begonia Read More »
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
Weeping Flowering Cherry Read More »
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
