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Powellswood Garden

Gardeners of the Northwest are spoiled. With so many plants thriving here in our mild climate, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to designing our gardens. In the western parts of the states, a combination of mild winters that rarely get below 15 degrees F and summers that… Read More

Schreiner’s Iris Garden

Now that we are into April, the garden begins to change almost daily with new blooms opening with every drop of sunshine. Fields of tulips are at their peak now, and next month will be the iris gardens. One of the largest is Schreiner’s Iris Garden on the northern edge… Read More

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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Portland, Oregon is the perfect climate for rhododendrons, and mid-Spring is the perfect time to see them. In east Portland, near Reed College, is a 9.5 acre garden with over 2,500 rhododendron, azalea, and companion plants to admire. Set in a botanical garden with small lakes, ponds, and walking paths… Read More