“You can cut all the flowers

but you cannot keep spring from coming.”

— Pablo Neruda

Ribes sanguineum

AKA Red Flowering Currant

Not only is this gorgeous specimen native to Oregon, they are one of the glories of the early spring garden. Their cascades of brightly-colored flowers and soft green, scalloped leaves are followed by dark blue berries in the summer. Hummingbirds and butterflies use the early spring nectar; leaves provide forage for the larvae of moths and butterflies. Branches provide a nesting habitat for songbirds and cover for small mammals.

Although the most floriferous display will be reached in full sun, they will perform well in dappled shade. Ribes sanguinem will grow in a variety of soils but does require good drainage; if you plant in clay (you know the drill), place it on a mound or along a slope. Being a native plant, they are used to dry summers and wet winters, and will do best if you can mimic those conditions in your garden.

Height: 4'-10'

Flowers: March through June

GET YOUR DAHLIA BULBS

Pictured above: Clair-Obscur

Don't wait until they are all gone! We have an amazing selection of dahlia tubers this year, from dinnerplate to cactus to anemone-flowered. Remember to incorporate different varieties so that you can ensure a summer blooming landscape with differing heights, textures, colors and flowering times.

Pictured above: Boogie Woogie

Pictured above: Blue Bayou, Nadia Ruth

Pictured above: Show and Tell

Pictured above: Avignon, Jowey Joshua

Pictured above: Platinum Blonde

Pictured above: Black Cat

Pictured above: Winesome, Kelsey Sunshine

In store we have new and colorful bird baths, wind spinners, solar mobiles and beautiful, unique cards for every occasion.

We have so many beautiful flowering annuals and perennials in stock right now and we are getting more every week. Martha Washington geraniums, Gerbera daisies, dahlias, petunias, calibrachoas, bacopa, and so many more. We are even starting to bring up Josefa's gorgeous hanging baskets! Can you believe it?

Our first vine shipment of the year has arrived!

More cute flowers, everywhere we look!

Stocked up on veggie starts!

We have cute potted up containers too! Which reminds me... If you too would like to learn how to make beautifully crafted containers, we will be offering 2 classes coming up the second weekend in April....

ANNUAL PLANTER DESIGN CLASS

SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH @ 1:00PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH @ 1:00PM

Get creative in this container design class as you learn how to make an eye-catching arrangement! With a wide variety of annuals to choose from, you'll be sure to walk away with a stunning container to brighten up your patio or yard.

Pre-registration and payment is required.

Price: $50.00. Please call 541-753-6601 to reserve a spot today!

**these are just a few examples of designs we have come up with in the past -- not a true representation of your own unique planter will look like.**

Mark your calendars!

This next month we will be celebrating our 85th spring open house as well as our birthday, and we can't think of a better way to do it than with you, our valued reward members. There will be live music, classes, a food cart, some special deals, and a representative from Kellogg Garden Products will be here from 10am-3pm to answer all your soil questions!

Don't forget to check your mailbox for Flourish!

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