Joy Creek Nursery

I've been familiar with Joy Creek Nursery for a long time but I don't think I've ever ordered from them. I don't know why since hydrangeas are one of their specialties! They are located about 20 miles north of Portland and we drove up there on Saturday afternoon. It was a bright sunny day with not a cloud in the blue sky and it was unseasonably warm.

I did wind up buying a plant - Hydrangea "Oregon Pride" - but I spent most of my time wandering through the incredible display gardens and taking photos. I don't know what a lot of these plants are and I didn't take any notes or ask many questions. The nursery was very busy with customers and a workshop was going on.

Of course, one of the treats was getting to see some fabulous plants that don't grow well here in Alabama. Like -

Fushias - and not just hanging basket fushias, these were shrub size!

Delphiniums

And (sigh) Mountain Laurel. It grows beautifully in the mountains of North Carolina. Here, not so good.

 

 

 

 

I did recognize this - Maltese Cross and Virginia Sweetspire?

I'm curious to know what this is - anyone know?

 

 

 

Kniphofia

 

 

 

I wanted to ask about this house that sat in the middle of the gardens. I'm not sure if someone lives there or perhaps it is their office.

Foxtail Lily

 

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy