Valentines' Day Gift Ideas

Looking for a Valentines' Day gift for that special gardener in your life? We have some great options for sun and shade, in bloom now!  Read on to find out more about our featured sale plants.  

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Lenten Rose
Genus: Helleborus
This winter blooming perennials show off beautiful blooms from midwinter - early spring.  An excellent selection of color options, including: white, purple, pink, & green (just to name a few!)  A great choice for a shade garden or container, but be sure to protect from afternoon sun.  Hellebores are also known for their deer resistance.  Many also produce long lasting cut flowers.
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In this photo: Helleborus niger 'Joseph Lemper'

Camellia
Genus: Camellia
This evergreen shrub displays gorgeous blooms in shades of red, pink, and white - perfect for Valentines' Day! Their bloom period depends upon species.  They typically bloom in winter to spring.  Camellias prefer partial shade with regular water.  They make an excellent addition to the winter garden!
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In this photo: Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

Daphne 
Genus: Daphne
This fragrant shrub shows off pretty pink - white blooms, typically from mid-winter - spring.  They require a moderate amount of water.  Individual species vary on their sun/shade requirements. Great for walkways or under a window where its sweet fragrance can be enjoyed!
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In this photo: Daphne odora 'Marginata'

Witch Hazel
Genus: Hamamelis
This deciduous, vase shaped small tree or shrub is an excellent plant for winter interest!  Fragrant blooms appear in mid winter ranging from red, orange, to yellow (depending on species, cross species and cultivar).  Fall foliage is also an outstanding combination of red to yellow.  Prefers full sun - part shade with a regular amount of water.
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In this photo:  Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'

Pink Dawn Viburnum
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'
An upright, rounded shrub with lustrous green foliage.  Fragrant, pink winter blooms are held in clusters after leaf fall.  Great addition to the garden or near a window to appreciate its sweet fragrance.  Prefers full sun - part shade with a moderate amount of water.
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Heart Stepping Stones
Add a touch of character to any garden or walkway with these locally crafted heart stepping stones.  Use them as individual stones, or create a unique pattern as a focal point in the garden.  Limited availability!
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Brightening your Backyard with Dogwoods

Shrub Dogwoods provide four season interest within the landscape.  In winter, their vibrant twigs add a much needed splash of color to the garden.  Their varying foliage, flowers, and fruit also bring interest throughout spring, summer, and fall.  Dogwoods prefer full sun - part shade, and require a regular - heavy amount of water.  They range in height and spread, but most are quick growers (about 12"+ annually).  Read on to find the perfect choice for your landscape, or head to our website to view our live inventory & further information.

Midwinter Fire Bloodtwig Dogwood
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
This multi-stemmed shrub displays standout orange-yellow stems in winter.  Produces white flower clusters from May - June. Green leaves transition to a yellow- orange in fall.  Makes an excellent impact when paired with a dark green or deep purple as shown. Matures to about 10-12' tall with the same spread.
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Bud's Yellow Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow'
Brilliant yellow stems add winter interest to any full sun - part shade area of the landscape.  Green foliage emerges in spring, then transitions to a striking purplish-red in fall.  Here we've used a backdrop of matte black pottery to accent its colorful stems.  Matures to about 5-8' tall with a 5-8' spread.
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Arctic Fire Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire'
Dwarf, red twig dogwood shrub, well known for its bright red winter stems, especially on younger stems.  Dark green foliage is complimented by white flowers in late spring, that give way to a whitish fruit in late summer.  Fall brings a reddish-purple cast to the dark green leaves. Matures to about 3-4' in height and spread.
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Variegated Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Hedgerows Gold'
Upright, deciduous shrub with variegated gold and green leaves, red stems, and creamy white flowers in spring.  Foliage turns to beautiful shades of pink and purple in fall.  Matures to about 7-12' in height with a 5-8' spread.
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NEW Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pines Have Arrived!

'Chief Joseph' is a coniferous, evergreen, dwarf tree.  This variety of the Lodgepole Pine was discovered by Doug Will in the Wallowa Mountains of Eastern Oregon, and named after the famous Nez Pierce Indian leader, Chief Joseph.  Most of the year, the needles are colored light green, but in the winter, they turn to a spectacular, shocking gold! Must have very well drained soil. Will shed some needles through the summer, which is typical of many pines.  We get these pines directly from the discoverer, right here in Eastern Oregon.  We've just received a new shipment - Don't miss out!

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A full view of 'Chief Joseph' in winter.  Each tree has it's own unique shape and branch structure.  This dwarf pine matures to about 8 -12' in height, with a 4-5' spread.  It's a slow grower, maturing at a rate of about 4" per year.

 'Chief Joseph' in summer, when needles have transitioned back to a light green.  This pine does best in an area with full sun to part shade in USDA Zone 5-9.  Color intensifies with sun exposure.

Holiday Closing

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We'll be closed Friday, December 23rd, 2011 - Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012.  We'll reopen Wednesday, January 4th, 2012.  Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday vacation.  See you in the New Year!

One Day Sale {30% OFF Everything!} 12/17/11

Live Christmas Trees

Thinking about decorating your landscape for this holiday season?  Live Christmas trees make an excellent addition, not only for the holidays, but as a permanent investment to your property.
Our live Christmas trees are a selection of containerized evergreen trees.  Containers can be placed anywhere in the landscape for holiday decoration, or they can be planted, then decorated.  This week, we're highlighting some of the most commonly asked questions at the nursery regarding our holiday trees.  Don't forget to check out our live inventory - all trees on our Christmas Tree List are 20% OFF!

Can I keep the tree in the container and plant in spring?

It's entirely up to you!  Any plant is ultimately going to be happier in the ground, but it will survive in a container providing it receives regular water and care.  Be sure to frequently check the soil and make sure it's thoroughly saturated.  Plants eventually outgrow their containers, and will need more room for their roots to expand, so be sure to have a spot in mind to plant in your landscape.

Can I still plant at this time of year?

As long as the ground isn't frozen, it's safe to plant your tree. Be sure to dig the planting hole 1 1/2 to 2 times the size of the existing root system or container size.  Place the backfill soil around the planting hole and incorporate some good compost into the hole and into the backfill.  Place the plant in the planting hole no deeper than it was planted in the container, and allow for soil settling.  Then, place the backfill around the plant's root ball to fill the hole.

Do I need to water even with all the rain?

Yes. Roots will grow in the direction of the water, and this determines how well your plants will develop.  A slow, deep soaking with a hose will develop a healthier plant in the long run.

Attracting Birds to your Winter Landscape

Increase biodiversity within your landscape by  creating a healthy and nourished ecosystem all within your backyard.
When planting, it's important to create layers of plantings within the landscape. Avoid pruning shrubs too tightly; birds prefer crevices for shelter and protection.  Plants with berries provide an excellent source of food as well, especially during winter when resources can be more scarce.  In spring, keep your eye out for birds' nests! A dense, stratified, landscape makes an excellent spot for birds to raise their young.

1. Bearberry  
(Arctostaphylos uva- ursi 'Massachusetts')

An outstanding, sturdy, evergreen ground cover. The light pinkish -white, urn shaped flowers in spring are followed by red berries, which can persist into winter. Leaves are small and dark green, and in the fall have a hint of red-gold. Read more......

2. Spring Bouquet Laurustinus  
(Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet')

Evergreen, dense, compact shrub with small, dark green foliage. Lightly fragrant pinkish-white flowers cover the foliage in the spring, originally opening from red buds. Flowers are followed by blue-black fruit. Excellent choice for a compact hedge or screen.  Read more......

3. Baggesens Gold Box Honeysuckle 
(Lonicera nitida 'Baggesens Gold')

An evergreen, unique broad growing shrub, with dense, small leaves. Gold color will hold truer in cold climates, and when given some shade.

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4. Pacific Wax Myrtle 
(Myrica californica)

Evergreen, dense, bushy shrub with clean, glossy green leaves throughout the year held on mostly upright stems. Small flowers form before new leaves appear and are followed by purple nutlet fruits. Fruits are attractive to birds and wax can be rendered from them. Tolerates poor soil, damp soil, summer drought and survives high winds. This is native to the Pacific Coast and coastal valleys from Washington state to southern California, and is considered one of the most attractive natives in the landscape setting. Use as a specimen or hedging plant. Read more......

5. Magic Berry Snowberry
(Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magic Berry') 

Profusion of delicate pink flowers in late summer. Masses of vivid pinkish-purple fruit line each branch in autumn. Persistent pink fruit in fall matures to a deep wine color. Compact, gracefully arching plant with a sturdy habit. The fruiting stems can last up to two weeks in floral arrangements

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6. Salal (Gaultheria shallon) 

Evergreen, Pacific Northwest native shrub and groundcover. Leaf-stalks, flower stems, bracts, and young branches are reddish and bristly. Pinkish white, pendulous flowers are typically heather-bell shaped and appear from May to June, followed by bunches of dark purple berries. Can get taller in shady conditions.  Read more......

7. Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass 
(Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster')


Herbaceous perennial grass with erect clumps of green blades that are topped with flower panicles up to 15" long starting in the early summer. Flowers are pinkish green, turning to straw colored, and maintain ornamental value until late winter. Read more...

8. Bailey Red Twig Dogwood 
(Cornus sericea 'Baileyi')

An upright, rounded shrub with red stems in the winter. White flowers in late spring are followed by bluish-white berries. Green foliage turns to reddish-purple in the fall. Read more......

9. Parney Cotoneaster  (Cotoneaster lacteus)

Evergreen shrub with white flowers in late spring that turn into lovely clusters of red berries in the fall.  Read more......

10. Kasan Scarlet Firethorn 
(Pyracantha coccinea 'Kasan')

Beautiful evergreen shrub producing an abundance of orange-red berries in the fall on dense branches. Great for fall and winter color. Read more......

For more information, check out our full list of Plants that Attract Birds.