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…
Books for Garden Inspiration!
One of my favorite things to do during the slow days of midwinter is to settle down with a good garden-related book or two; to fuel my imagination and get me inspired for the upcoming garden season…
It’s Time for Bareroots!
Fruit Tree and Berry Season
Foggy mornings, cold nights, and soggy ground – that means it’s a perfect time for planting bare-root trees and shrubs! Our first shipment of bare-root berries and shrubs…
Large Conifers
Full-sized Conifers: For Christmas and Beyond!
This week, we’re going to talk about the big guys: iconic conifers that will reach over 60′ tall at maturity. Most of these conifers are also fast-growi…