Thanksgiving is here again. In Oregon, the weather is blustery and dark--ie. normal for this time of year.  We are praying that the plants get to go into a normal dormancy without having to withstand an ‘Arctic Event’ before we’ve had some normal chilling.  We’ve had plant damage the last two winters because the subfreeze has arrived first. I have finally started updating the site, pics, etc. but it’s a long job. I feel like a little every day is better than nothing. We are still shipping to places with moderate weather. 

I wrote up a piece on Root Control Bags and sent it to Dave’s Garden and Melody said she would use it (maybe in the weekly Garden News.)   Here's the key to sizing:  

graft size means the plant is still in the grafting band and is probably not more than one year since the graft.

One and two gallons are pretty self explanatory except that our two gallons are Smart Pots, ie fabric bags which make a MUCH better root system than a hard plastic pot .

Field grown means that the trees have been grown in a rootcontrol bag in the field for 3 or four years.

I will be happy to send pictures of anything you want to see.

Here's another interesting piece of news.  Since people are always asking if I send planting instructions, I have made 3 videos on planting and one on pruning which are in the Plant Info section,  and they are cuuu uute.   That is it for now. Lucile

My sympathies to the people in the midwest and east who are suffering from the heat. People here in Oregon are wondering if we are going to have summer this year altho the last few days have been in the 80’s. I am not trying to make you sufferers feel worse because we have actually had some problems from our being so cold--like no growth. We are still shipping normally to the West locations and will ship east if you buyers want to pay for the cost of air ship.  

Altho I haven’t updated my website yet with new pictures and stuff, I have send a new updated list to Dave’s Garden so if you are looking for Romneya coulteri and Dave’s lists me as a seller, I do have it even tho it’s not on the site yet so call and I will give the details.

 I am going to write up a piece on Root Control Bags and post it on Dave’s Garden or Facebook or someplace like that if I can figure out how.  They are such a great growing aide.  Of course I still haven’t uploaded my new stuff.  I may try to list some of it in the left hand column over there...tomorrow. 

Here's the key to sizing:  

graft size means the plant is still in the grafting band and is probably not more than one year since the graft.

One and two gallons are pretty self explanatory except that our two gallons are Smart Pots, ie fabric bags which make a MUCH better root system than a hard plastic pot .

Field grown means that the trees have been grown in a rootcontrol bag in the field for 3 or four years.

I will be happy to send pictures of anything you want to see.

Here's another interesting piece of news.  Since people are always asking if I send planting instructions, I have made 3 videos on planting and one on pruning which are in the Plant Info section,  and they are cuuu uute.   That is it for now. Lucile

That’s for sure. And cold, did I mention cold? People are asking if it is too late to ship this or that.  For sure not from here! And the truth is we ship thru May anyhow.  We’ve shipped a lot of field grown trees this year and I think people have been pleased to get such a large specimen that they can plant in the yard and get an immediate effect.  I am going to write up a piece on Root Control Bags and post it on Dave’s Garden or Facebook or someplace like that if I can figure out how.  They are such a great growing aide.  Of course I still haven’t uploaded my new stuff.  I may try to list some of it in the left hand column over there...tomorrow. 

Here's the key to sizing:  

graft size means the plant is still in the grafting band and is probably not more than one year since the graft.

One and two gallons are pretty self explanatory except that our two gallons are Smart Pots, ie fabric bags which make a MUCH better root system than a hard plastic pot .

Field grown means that the trees have been grown in a rootcontrol bag in the field for 3 or four years.

I will be happy to send pictures of anything you want to see.

Here's another interesting piece of news.  Since people are always asking if I send planting instructions, I have made 3 videos on planting and one on pruning which are in the Plant Info section,  and they are cuuu uute.   That is it for now. Lucile

Tonight will be the coldest night we have had all winter. It is February 25. What's with that? Happily we haven't had any warm spells to lull the plants into springy thoughts, but this is beyond the pale. And if anybody ever reads this part of the website, he will know that I haven't done any updates since early fall.  It is so embarrassing.  We have lots of new wonderful plants but since I am only just now on the first page, you can imagine how long it will be before I get everything recorded.  So feel free to call and ask:  503 585 8728. 

Here's the key to sizing:  

graft size means the plant is still in the grafting band and is probably not more than one year since the graft.

One and two gallons are pretty self explanatory except that our two gallons are Smart Pots, ie fabric bags which make a MUCH better root system than a hard plastic pot .

Field grown means that the trees have been grown in a rootcontrol bag in the field for 3 or four years.

I will be happy to send pictures of anything you want to see.

Here's another interesting piece of news.  Since people are always asking if I send planting instructions, I have made 3 videos on planting and one on pruning which are in the Plant Info section,  and they are cuuu uute.   That is it for now. Lucile

It was a great spring: no late frosts and plenty of rain, well, maybe a tad extra rain especially when it didn't stop in June;  nor did it get warm in June;  I think it was late in the month before we had our first 70 degree day;  the plants didn't grow; everything just sat there and then BAM: 100 degrees;  the plants burnt and I wilted. Now in mid July, we in Oregon have sort of leveled off to our normal around 80 degree weather,  and the plants have started growing through the burnt leaves.  I hope this is true all over the country.  

People are asking if we are still shipping and the answer is yes as long as the plant is in a container and as long as the buyer is willing to pay for air shipment which is NOT cheap.  Of course for people in the West we can still ship Fedex Ground which is reasonable, but Midwest and East:  you folks need deep pockets to get your plants now.  

We aren't digging anything from the field until late October  so if that is what you are thinking about,  you need to decide whether the plant can root in before your ground freezes;  if not we will dig your tree and put it in the cooler to keep it dormant  til you are ready in April or early May;  if you want a rare tree it would behoove you to get it ordered now so I don't run out.   

Here's another interesting piece of news.  Since people are always asking if I send planting instructions, I have made 3 videos on planting and one on pruning which are in the Plant Info section,  and they are cuuu uute.   That is it for now.

I am working on my website so forgive me if it is rough for a bit. 

Well this was Magnolia spring for sure. Not only did we have excellent weather for bloom (so far), and I grafted all the 30 or so regular varieties, but I got scionwood for grafting some really exciting new ones. Dennis Ledvina sent wood of his super hardy introductions, Will Forster sent wood of the Illini yellows (Gold and Moonlight), David Marsh sent variegates and I am CHUFFED! Of course it is too early to know about the take, but I am optimistic. 

Here's the secret to this website: there is no way to order from the site. You have to call me. People are spending hours looking for the cart, but I will never be that organized. Plus I like to talk to you folks. So just call. (number below)

I have worked on the website some, but it is not near completely up to date, so if you so much as WONDER if I have something in a certain size, feel free to call 503 510 0486.  I do have some neato new things: new Japanese Maple cultivars and other ornamentals; in edibles we're offering the most exciting development in decades: a delicious pest resistant gooseberry named Jeanne. The only ones I have now are in pots and aren't large (OK, they are miniscule) but they are guaranteed to grow well as they have great roots. And other fun stuff. Like Blueberries. And Raspberries.  I'm working on the Magnolia update now and it is a tough one; if you are looking for Mags, I'll be glad to direct your search if I don't have what you want.

SIZES are always a question: graft size means that it was grafted or budded within one year and probably has no more than 18" of new growth. In September most of the plants of this size are moved: to a larger container or to a gallon where they will sit for a year and chunk up. Thus gallons are bigger than graft size and two gallons are much bigger. Field grown means that the plants have been planted in the field for 3 or 4 years and those trees are very sturdy--ready for a child/dog yard. If you request it, I will send a picture of the tree I will send. Also, I always answer e-mail so if you don't get a response straightaway,  send again or call. Have a great planting season. Lucile  P.S. If you are visiting my site for edibles and you do not know about NAFEX (North American Fruit Explorers), you are missing a great thing: go to their website (you can tell they are gardeners and not computer geeks) www.nafex.org and see what the group offers.