Burl from Rare Plant Research pulled out just a couple of nice and unusual plants for us to look at. He was getting ready for his annual Open Garden event.
Our tip of the week is about smashing stems to your woody plants. actually you can also cut them too. this allows water into the stem and lets your cut flowers last longer.
Solexx and Greenhouse catalog are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Solexx. You can stop by for a goodie bag, learn about growing vegetables and make a Dirt Baby.
The roses are starting to leaf out and that means blooms are coming soon. It also means that pests and disease are on the way. We check with Heirloom Roses to learn how to take care of your roses and protect them from these pests!
We learn more about this amazing and fantastic lady from a local author who has just written a book. Hulda Klager is an inspiration for all gardeners about battling against all odds.
You may have noticed your conifers have a lot of dead or dying branches or needles on the inside of the plant. This is normal and doesn't mean you tree is diseased.
The Portland Children's Museum has added a free maze to the grounds outside the building. This is part of a larger garden plan. They build it on a concrete pad with some easy maintenance plants.
The president of the national camellia society paid a visit to Portland. He was here for the Newberg camellia festival and took time to chat with William
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