by Nicole Forbes | Jun 22, 2021 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Winter Gardening
In an area with an abundance of trees, one of the biggest challenges for gardeners is shade. Generally, a partially shaded area is one that receives 3 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Wet, dry, and deep shades are the most common planting situations in our area:...
by Nicole Forbes | Jun 10, 2021 | Fall Gardening, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening
Hydrangeas are a genus of deciduous shrubs with a long list of species and cultivars grown in Pacific Northwest gardens. Most are summer bloomers with a long flowering season and do best in partial or filtered sunlight with adequate moisture. This large group includes...
by Nicole Forbes | Jun 9, 2021 | Fall Gardening, Garden Habitats, Landscaping, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Winter Gardening
Once again, our Portland area garden centers have partnered with the Backyard Habitat Certification Program! This program has more than 5,500 people certified or working towards certification in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Clark (WA) counties. In efforts to...
by Nicole Forbes | Jun 1, 2021 | Fall Gardening, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening
Plants “eat” sunlight to create energy through a process called photosynthesis. The roots take up water from the soil, the leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air, and the chlorophyll (substance that makes plants green) consumes energy from sunlight,...
by Nicole Forbes | May 25, 2021 | DIY Projects, Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Winter Gardening
Summer evenings in the garden can be one of the best ways to end a busy day. There are many reasons to plant a night garden—to unwind after work, decompress once the kids are in bed, marvel in the moonlight, or even just to avoid the sun. Designing a Moonlight Garden...
by Nicole Forbes | Apr 29, 2021 | Container Gardening, Edible Gardening, Fall Gardening, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening
Over the years, we have offered classes on how to grow the best tomatoes at home. We followed each growing season with a tomato tasting event (except in 2020 😔) to sample and evaluate the results. We carry a large selection of tomato varieties each spring including...
