Arctostaphylos ‘Pacific Mist’
Pacific Mist Manzanita
This is the Manzanita we reach for more than any other! A tried and true hybrid, it is as attractive as it is a useful problem solver. Need to cover some ground with a no main…
Eriophyllum lanatum
Oregon Sunshine
An indispensable and iconic native of our region (and a large swath of the West), Eriophyllum lanatum, also known as Common Woolly Sunflower, is true to its name in all ways. Found…
Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter
Leave the Leaves!
The days are getting shorter, we’ve had a few nights below freezing, and leaves are falling fast. Our summer songbirds have been replaced by winter residents like dark-eyed juncos…
Ten Shade Trees for Great Fall Color
These Trees Will Brighten Up Your Yard in Fall
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb
This is especially true if you’re interested in finding…
Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica)
Privacy Screens and Hedges
Of all the laurels used for hedges and privacy screens, Portuguese laurel is an all-time favorite. They have all the benefits of English laurel varieties, but what makes th…
Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’
‘Gulf Stream’ Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’ is a workhorse of a plant. It provides year-round interest in the garden, but really starts to shine during the fall and winter months.
If you’re l…
Thoughts on the 2017 Perennial Plant Symposium
Inspiration from the PPA Symposium by Erik Petersen
Recently I had the opportunity to attend an amazing conference hosted by the Perennial Plant Association. Held in Denver, Colorado, the overall th…
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 Southern Oregon Ma…