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by Shonnard’s Nursery, Florist & Landscape.
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The Summer Vegetable Garden – What, How & When
Advice from Darren Morgan ~ As we finish out the days of June, look ahead to early July as a sort of mid-point in the gardening season in the Willamette Valley – the end of harvest for overwinter and spring crop…
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When Should I Plant Vegetable Starts?
Do you feel like you are falling behind the planting season? Concerned that you have run out of time to plant your favorite fresh garden crop? You’re not alone. The schedule for marketing and selling vegetable plant starts for planting…
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How To Choose An Apple Tree You’ll Love To Grow
Been dreaming of growing apples in your backyard but aren’t sure if you can, or what to consider when choosing a variety to grow? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when seeing all the varieties to choose from. Allow us to…
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Trees For Fall Color In The Willamette Valley
Few plants have more impact on your landscape than trees. While some trees are at their peak appearance in spring or in summer, many look their best when decked out in their fall glory. Large Trees Ash Quick to turn,…
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The Mid-Summer Orchard And Garden: Tasks To Do Right Now To Keep It Flourishing!
In between the main planting and the harvest seasons, take the opportunity for some basic garden and orchard care. Feeding Spring plantings of annual flowers and vegetables have used most of the nutrients you gave them at planting, so fertilize again…
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