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The sign post that read “I’m an Oregon Native” was the first thing that caught my eye as I drove up to the Oregon native plant nursery, Bosky Dell , located at 23321 SW Bosky Dell Lane in West Linn, Oregon (about 25 minutes southeast of Portland). I am a self-confessed city girl who like thousand of...

Cheryl Janis explores local businesses, many with coupons in Chinook Book. Artemisia, a store of art and garden curios, has a coupon for $5 off and many surprises. I had walked by Artemisia Garden Nursery and Gallery (110 SE 28th Avenue) a few times on my way to the grocery store before I actually ventured...

We asked nurseries with coupons in Chinook Book to give their advice to local gardeners. Linda Shively at Farmington Gardens writes, “A rain garden is a simple way to manage stormwater from a roof or other hard surfaces, like driveways. By safely diverting water into a shallow depression filled with...

Native plants are a gardeners dream: local, tolerant, and inviting to wildlife. The Native Plant Society of Oregon lists several each year that are threatened or endangered. We selected these two: The Western Lily is a vibrant red plant that flowers from June to August, attracts hummingbirds, and appreciates...

Native plants are a gardeners dream: local, tolerant, and inviting to wildlife. The California Native Plant Society is an excellent resource. Select a native plant from one of these lists: Butterfly Host and Nectar Plants East Bay Calochortus California's Colorful Calochortuses: An Introduction Buckwheats...

Native plants are a gardeners dream: local, tolerant, and inviting to wildlife. Resources The Washington Native Plant Society is an excellent resource. Find a plant from the following lists: Natives With Showy Flower Natives for Butterflys Native Herbs King County's Northwest Native Plant Guide ...

Native plants are a gardeners dream: local, tolerant, and inviting to wildlife. We asked our nurseries with Blue Sky Guide coupons for professional advice. Glacial Ridge Growers has lists of native plants to select from, many with images. Find native plants from one of the following: Sunny Native Wildflowers...

Growing your own food has become wildly popular, due in part to food prices rising, a national interest in organic living, and author Michael Pollan suggesting the White House lawn be partially converted into a vegetable garden. But what’s the harm in a lawn, and how can you get started? The EPA , citing...

Growing your own food has become wildly popular, due in part to food prices rising, a national interest in organic living, and author Michael Pollan suggesting the White House lawn be partially converted into a vegetable garden. But what’s the harm in a lawn, and how can you get started? The EPA , citing...

Growing your own food has become wildly popular, due in part to food prices rising, a national interest in organic living, and author Michael Pollan suggesting the White House lawn be partially converted into a vegetable garden. But what’s the harm in a lawn, and how can you get started? The EPA , citing...