Monthly Archives: April 2024

more camas, please

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Denise

This last Sunday of April has been misty and rainy, the same conditions since mid-week. Until the rains returned last Wednesday, I personally felt we had gone too long without rain (almost a week). But I know the farmers were … Continue reading →

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Rosy Rhodocoma capensis

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Denise

I’m not sure when the rhodocoma started blushing pink. In fact, before this morning I didn’t even know to expect such a phenomenon, but trusted resources have this to say: San Marcos Growers: “Upright growing clump forming (tussock) grass-like plant … Continue reading →

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my own private tulipomania

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Denise

There’s a lot of the traditional horticultural canon that can be grown well here at the moist Oregon Coast in zone 8b/9a that I’m skipping so far– hellebores, roses, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, hostas, maples, Oriental poppies, peonies, clematis to name a … Continue reading →

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Annual Manzanita Plant Sale April 21, 2024, 11 am – 1 pm

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Denise

Not to add unnecessary drama to an already exciting event on the Oregon Coast, but judging by last year, the plants do leave the sales tables fast…very fast! Come early for the best selection! Support the greatest little garden on … Continue reading →

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