A visit to the east side of the state and the eastern versions of some our local natives.
Philadelphus lewisii
Amelanchier alnifolia
Lupinus argentus
​Ribes cereum
​Penstemon pruinosus
​Spirea betulifolia
​And a Yellow Bellied Marmot

​Arrived home to some beautiful rain. Good time for some late Spring planting!


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Below is the link to the article that native plant lover and local reporter, Emily Mathiessen wrote last month. 
Community response has been impressive. So many people wanting to enrich, restore and learn more about their back yard habitats and other projects.

As Ribes sanguineum-Red Flowering Currant flowers begin to fade and berries form, Amelanchier alnifolia-Serviceberry or Saskatoon is about to bloom. Fresh new leaves are delicate and rose-like (being in that family). They grow across the North American Continent in varying forms.
Currently available in 1 and 2 gallon containers.
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Here's a link to learn (much) more about them:
saskatoonberryinstitute.org

the  As we all adjust to the current status of "stay home, stay safe" many are turning to the garden for comfort as well as a way to help the healing of Gaia and all who live on her. 
I've had many wonderful people visiting nursery looking to create habitat or add to their existing. The weather has been conducive lately to planting though it looks like summer will be upon us before long. But with a little care and watering over the summer we can continue to plant.
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Sambucus caerula Blue Elderberry

...And waiting for Spring. Some days it feels close some, days are still pretty chilly, soggy and grey. But bulbs are emerging, shrubs and trees are budding, and birds and frogs are singing. Let me know if you'd like to come by and check on progress.

We took a train ride (El Chepe) into the Copper Canyon of Mexico traveling through several different types of forest. First the Tropical Dry Forest, highlighted by bright pink Amapa (Tabebuia impetiginosa) Tree and OrganPipe Cactus.

Then to my delight we gained elevation and passed into the amazing Pine-Oak Forest of the High Sierra, home to several dozen species of Pine. A few I was able to identify:
Apache Pine/ Pinus engelmanii with
very long (12”+) needles in bundles of 3. The native people use them for basket weaving.

Pino Triste (Sad or Weeping Pine) Pinus lumholzii is endemic to this area. Needles in bundles of 3 that hang down from the branches making it seem “sad”.

And so many Oak species (200!) I didn’t even begin to ID, just enjoyed being in their presence.
Also, Madrones, Manzanitas and Junipers but they will have to wait until next time.

We are off to explore some more the Sonora Desert and surrounding areas again. We should be back Mid February, refreshed and ready to dig into spring. 
Please fell free to email or text about your upcoming projects or with any questions about plants or inventory.

Spring is finally here! Everyday more buds emerge. 
Below are Western Larch, Ninebark, Early Blue Violet, Penstemon, Pacific Crabapple and Shooting Star to name just a few. Come see for yourself much, much more.

We spent the summer and fall of last year moving from our beautiful but remote spot on Dabob Bay to Sunny, much more accessible Sequim. Deer (and Elk) fence and a greenhouse again!