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Deciduous Magnolias
Among the many spring-flowering trees that grace Rogue Valley gardens, there’s one that stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of glorious, over-the-top showiness. Lavish displays, huge…
Pieris ‘Cavatine’
We really, really like Pieris. They’re evergreen, deer resistant, relatively low-maintenance shrubs that grow well in part sun to full shade. They even grow well in containers! In short, they’re pr…
Pinus nigra ‘Oregon Green’
‘Oregon Green’ Austrian Pine
If you love the look of Pines, but just don’t have the room for something like a 60’ tall Ponderosa, ‘Oregon Green’ Pine might just be the tree you’ve been waiting for….
Native Iris
Native Iris species
Here in southern Oregon, we’re fortunate to have a nice selection of native Iris available for our gardens. While our native Iris lack the in-your-face showiness of their Bearde…
Sarcococca
Fragrant Sweetbox
Dark and shady places – like the north walls of a home – can be extremely challenging sites to plant. Sarcococca, or Sweetbox, is an ideal shrub for low-light situations lik…
Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward’
‘King Edward’ Red Flowering Currant
Flowering currants are one of the glories of the early Spring garden, with their cascades of brightly-colored flowers and soft green, scalloped leaves. And one o…
Exciting Stone Fruit Hybrids
Pluerrys, Pluots, and Nectaplums – Oh My!
Pluerrys, Pluots, and NectaPlums combine the flavors of your favorite stone fruits in new and exciting ways. These hybrid stone fruits have been growing in…
Fruiting Shrubs for the Home Garden – Part 2
Currants and Gooseberries
Currants and Gooseberries may be less familiar to Rogue Valley gardeners than other kinds of fruiting shrubs, but they’re great additions to your edible landscape – especi…