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When Portland Wholesale Nursery opened its doors in 1907, horse-drawn carriages outnumbered cars, movies were still silent and refrigeration was a startling new idea. Even then, however, people everywhere were gardening.
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Annuals
Annuals play a leading role in the garden, offering instant pops of color for both sun and shade!
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Perennials
Perennials come back year after year, bringing seasonal color to your garden. They can add fragrance, attract wildlife and create rhythmic change.
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Natives
In the Pacific Northwest, we are fortunate to be home to a lush green environment with a wide variety of plant species, rich in color, texture and local history.
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Watering During a Heatwave
Prolonged high temps and low precipitation can wreak havoc on even the most established of gardens, and upping your watering game is often all that’s needed to keep them happy…
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Drought Tolerant Plants
With increasing temperatures and water prices, drought tolerant plants are becoming more popular. The following lists provide some suggestions for hot, dry, and sunny areas. Please refer to tags, books,…
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Many Portlanders have fully embraced vegetable gardening, but may have overlooked some of the small fruits-shrubs and perennials that can make a great addition to any edible garden.
Strawberry Plant
There’s nothing quite like stepping outside and picking sun-ripened strawberries straight from the garden.
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Blueberry Bush
Blueberries are an excellent, tasty, and healthy option for Portland-area gardeners looking to grow an edible landscape.
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Apple Tree
At Portland Nursery, we celebrate the apple every autumn with the arrival of regionally grown apples for many good reasons! Apples are delicious and nutritious, they produce well in our…
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Veggie Planting Calendar
Our mild, Willamette Valley winters allow for year-round veggies in the garden. The success of the harvest hinges heavily on getting the plants in the ground at the appropriate time.
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Kale & Collards
Kale and collards are delicious cooking greens rich in vitamins and minerals.
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Lavender
This sun-loving herb is a strong supporter of pollinators, but it’s also wonderful in fresh bouquets and adds a soothing, aromatic touch to your garden.
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Rosemary
Rosemary has been cultivated for centuries for its many uses. In ancient times it was thought rosemary enhanced the memory. Today it symbolizes remembrance. In the kitchen, the leaves are…
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Thyme
Thymes are delightful evergreen plants that can add color, flavor and year-round interest in the garden or containers.
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