Pacific Dogwood
Pacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) is a a deciduous, and long-lived flowering tree that usually grows to heights of 20 to 30 feet in the...
Seed to Seed
If you enjoy saving seeds or just want to learn about different varieties of vegetables and their relationships, you'll find this book a...
Tufted Hair Grass
Who doesn't respond to the grace of grasses swaying in the wind. If you live right on the coast, why not take advantage and plant drifts...
Samurai wasp takes on brown marmorated stink bug
A natural enemy has arrived to help control the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that devastates gardens and crops,...
Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus)
Yellow flag iris is an excellent example of a plant that is benign, even beneficial, in its native habitat of Northern Europe, where...
Verbena bonariensis
This plant is for those gardens that need to stand up to strong winds and salty soil and spray. Fortunately since it is so hardy it will...
Francoa Sonchifolia
Just Gorgeous! I first saw this plant at the Connie Hansen Garden in Lincoln City. It was unusual and just gorgeous. Ruffly dark green...
Raulston Allspice
Raulston allspice is a wonderful medium-sized shrub for the woodland garden, being showy but not overly so, and easy to grow. It...
Hardy Geranium
Growing hardy cranesbill geranium can be as easy as planting and watching it blossom when conditions are somewhat damp. Hardy geranium...
Oh Those Wonderful Herbs
All herbs grow best where they receive 6 or more hours of uninterrupted sunlight daily. Amend heavy clay soils with compost to provide a...