Author: Christie

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia or Russian Sage is one TOUGH plant. It’s also quite beautiful, with fuzzy silvery-blue buds that open to blue-violet flowers; adding long lasting color and texture to your garden....

Landscape architect, Landscape contractor, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Creating a Firewise Landscape

It’s that time of year when we all tend to keep an anxious eye on the horizon; looking out for the towering thunderheads that can build up quickly on our hot afternoons. We live in a fire-prone...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Wilma Goldcrest’

‘Wilma Goldcrest’ Cypress This is one adorable little conifer. ‘Wilma Goldcrest’ is a perfect plant for those tight spaces where you really want a splash of bright color....

Plants for the Rogue Valley

Fall Berries are for the Birds!

Not only do fall and winter berries add a splash of color to your yard during our gray Oregon winters, but they’re also an important food source for many of our migrating and wintering...

Landscape architect, Landscape contractor, Plants for the Rogue Valley, Trees

Fall is the best time for planting

Fallscaping- the benefits of fall planting Fall is in the air. It may not seem like it with the smoke and the temps still in the 90s. But the days are getting shorter and we know that cooler...

Drought tolerant, Edibles

Ribes odoratum ‘Crandall’

Here is a stellar plant that is beautiful, fragrant, and delicious – as well as being good for the birds! ‘Crandall’ Blackcurrant is woefully under-utilized, perhaps people...

Edibles, Fruit trees

Asian Persimmons

Persimmons are the fruit you didn’t know you needed. So decorative! So versatile! And fall color as a bonus in an edible tree. Asian Persimmons are the main type for home gardeners to...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Agave neomexicana

Hardy Agave Hardy Agaves capture us like no other plant. Their almost mathematical geometry is mesmerizing, and they are tough as nails. One of the true survivors on our property- managing the...

Cold hardy plants, Drought tolerant, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Locally Grown

Plants are one area where it makes sense to ‘Buy Local’ Locally Grown by Christie Mackison, co-owner and designer at Shooting Star Nursery (this article is originally published in...

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Author: Christie