Gardening is a constantly changing hobby for many of us. When we visit garden centers, we are often not only buying plants that are familiar to us, but we are on the lookout for something new. Many private gardens have signature plants that might be a tree or shrub, or perhaps it is a plant(s) […]
An appetite for edibles
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When I grew up in southeast Portland in the 1950s and ’60s, my parents grew plenty of food in our yard. The parking strip in front of our house supported apple, peach, pear, plum and quince trees. The backyard held a full size cherry tree that boasted sweet fruit, provided comforting shade and supported both […]
Rainwater harvesting systems for the Willamette Valley
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The recent trend toward more extreme periods of drought has been a shock to residents of the Pacific Northwest. Many are able to maintain their landscapes at high levels only through heavy summer watering. This has forced people of the Pacific Northwest, and people from all around the world, to rethink their water-use strategies, as […]
Stepping outside the box
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From produce stands and cafés, to expanded product lines and cooking demonstrations, retail garden centers are trying novel approaches to attract new customers.
The multiplicity of Japanese maples
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Oregon leads the way in production of this diverse family of beautiful landscape trees.
All-purpose Prunus
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Whether lining streets, beautifying parks or brightening compact spaces with their beautiful blooms, flowering cherry and plum trees can’t be beat.
July 2017
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Flowering cherry and plum trees grace the cover of the July issue — plus, preview the Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase.
June 2017
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The new issue of Digger magazine features stormwater management and a deluge of educational opportunities.
Meeting the market
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Nurseries find new markets to serve and new ways of reaching them.
Meet the Leader: Darcy Ruef
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From retail sales to scholarships, this third-generation nurserywoman keeps her eye on the bottom line.
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