Judy Heath will be speaking at the Garden Club’s January 27 General Meeting shortly after 1pm, on the topic of “Rose Care”. Judy has been a member of the American Rose Society for nearly ten years and is also a member of both the Fort Vancouver Rose Society and the Portland Rose Society. She has … Continue reading
At the left is my most favorite hardy fuchsia. If you don’t have this carefree plant in your garden, you might like to try one. They live through the winter, begin blooming in late summer until frost, don’t need any staking or deadheading. Plant it in the sun, water it and watch the hummingbirds feast. … Continue reading
You never know WHAT unusual plants you might find for sale at the Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale, nestling right alongside the more expected vegetables, herbs, berries and perennials! We’re not sure how tall this Cat-Mint crop will be by the Plant Sale date, but it seems to be progressing nicely! 🙂 This year, the … Continue reading
The Gardenia jasminoides is one of my favorite small shrubs in my garden. It has glossy, dark green evergreen leaves that help maintain structure in the garden all year. Single white, six petal flowers with yellow stamens bloom from late spring through early fall. It grows slowly in a rounded mounding habit to 2-3 feet … Continue reading
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