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…
Deschampsia caespitosa
Tufted Hair Grass
Deschampsia caespitosa is pure woodland meadowy magic! Native across much of the Northern hemisphere, this cool season bunch grass is often found in moist places. Fine textured fou…
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…
Dwarf and Compact Conifers
A Selection of Dwarf and Compact Conifers
We get a lot of requests for dwarf (under 6′ tall) and compact (6′ to 20′ tall) conifers, and this is a great time of year to find a good selection of them h…
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…
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…
An Interview with Head Grower Erik Petersen, Part 1
If you’ve visited Shooting Star Nursery, you’ve probably noticed that we have large areas in and around our hoophouse that are flagged with ‘Not For Sale Yet’ signs. These plants are all part of ou…
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 – especial…
Dwarf Fruit Trees for Small Spaces
There are few pleasures that compare to picking a sun-warmed homegrown peach, biting into it, and letting the sweet rich juice trickle down your chin. Sadly, that’s an experience that those of us wit…