Category: States: Oregon

  • Historic Deepwood Estate

    Back on March 20th I attended a native plant sale at the Historic Deepwood Estate in Salem, Oregon. Since I’d only been there once, and it had been an autumn visit, I was really looking forward to seeing what springtime had to offer. Not only were all of the usual bulb suspects in bloom, but…

  • Unusual Winter Berries

    This plant is one of my current favorites. Though its official name is Melicytus angustifolius, it has no common name, yet! Purchased at Cistus here in the Portland area, it was something my husband chose due to its unusual appearance. (How else can a woman take her husband plant shopping?) I would love for it…