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The Fragrance/Pollinator Garden
Plants benefit humans in so many ways. One of their most useful attributes is fragrance, which can flavor soothe, heal and add allure to food, cosmetics, candles and potpourri. Most importantly it at…
Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’
Desert Willow
Thinking of creating a small, shady oasis in the middle of your drought-tolerant garden? Chilopsis ‘Bubba’ might just be the tree you are looking for!
Desert Willows are native to deser…
Fruiting Shrubs for the Home Garden – Part 1
Cane Fruits: Blackberries and Raspberries
Are you hoping to add a bit more variety into your edible landscape this year? Consider adding some fruiting shrubs into the mix! This week, we’ll look at a…
Vista 222 Landscape Design Project
Applegate Valley event venue and winery landscape design before and after photos
Vista 222, an Applegate Valley event venue, contracted Shooting Star Nursery for landscape design at their winery wh…
Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’
Threadleaf Mahonia
If you’re looking for a compact, easy care evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest – and will thrive in a dry shade garden – consider Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’!
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Zauschneria cana
California Fuchsia
Zauschneria – aka California Fuchsia – is one of the most drought tolerant, heat tolerant, pollinator-friendly, beautiful perennials you can grow. We’re not sure why this western…
Stipa gigantea
Giant Feather Grass
In the quest for evergreen ornamental grasses, the Giant Feather Grass provides the evergreen green blades, but the thing that makes this grass a standout is its 6′ tall blooms t…
Choisya arizonica x ternata ‘Aztec Pearl’
‘Aztec Pearl’ Cutleaf Mexican Orange Blossom
Here’s a great choice for that elusive 4-5′ tall evergreen shrub! Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ smells great, is deer and drought resistant, pollinator-friendly…
Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’
Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’
Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’ is one of my very favorite drought tolerant perennials – and that’s high praise indeed! Its aromatic, blue-gray foliage provides a beautiful contrast fo…