The purpose of Neil’s trials is to broaden the palette of plant selections that may be new to our area and perhaps have not yet been readily available locally.
What gardeners look for at garden centers
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With 2025 ending and a new year beginning, it seems like a good time to get some feedback from gardeners on what their vision is for their garden.
What’s the deal with bug poop?
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Idea of marketing bug poop as fertilizer deserves closer investigation.
Jurassic plants certainly exist
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On a recent visit to the Portland garden of Gene Rosenboom, a new garden for me to visit, he had a theme called “Jurassic Plants.”
We’re surrounded by color shifters
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Plants with foliage that changes colors during the growing season are all around us, if we just stop to pay attention.
Some lesser-known trees to consider
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Many beautiful trees are overlooked becuase they are not as well known as their cousins.
Flowers that entice hummingbirds
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There’s not much to dislike about hummingbirds and many gardeners will select plants that will attract them.
In the Know: Naturally native
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Whether a plant is native or not can create confusion for the gardener and this is where an independent garden center can shine with knowledge to share.
Emphasizing fall planting for color
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How does a garden center capture the
kaleidoscope of fall colors and turn it into potential sales?
Nursery owner creates special iris to celebrate Olivia Newton-John
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Thomas Johnson became hooked on Olivia Newton-John at an early age and after her death from cancer, he created a special iris to honor her.
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