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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.
























Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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F Cameron said…
I've never ordered from them, but the photos are so inspiring. Lovely.
July 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM
F Cameron said…
Lovely photos. I've never ordered from them, but I've heard of the nursery.
July 8, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Sammie070502 said…
I believe your mystery plant (iris-like with yellow flowers along the stem) is Sisyrinchium striatum.
--Emily
July 8, 2013 at 7:57 PM
Alison said…
I think Mike, one of the owners, lives in the house with Yowler. You did see the orange tiger cat Yowler, didn't you? He's quite a character. They do have a wonderful display garden. You really have to come to the Fling next year in Portland. You'll learn what all these cool plants are!
July 8, 2013 at 8:34 PM
David Oliver said…
For your sake it was a pity they were busy and you couldn't chat with anyone who worked there. I think those white flowers are pretty and they remind me of lilies - upside down lilies but still...
July 8, 2013 at 11:52 PM
Lisa at Greenbow said…
I bet you came away from there with a bad case of plant envy.
July 9, 2013 at 4:19 AM
ProfessorRoush said…
The delphiniums on the West Coast make me cry. The Blue Himalayan Poppies make me wail.
July 9, 2013 at 6:17 AM
Sue Ellen said…
I think your white lily picture is Lilium maragon (Turk's Cap lily). I have wanted to try these but haven't yet. They are supposed to grow in light shade and I have seen pictures of them with hosta.
July 9, 2013 at 7:08 AM
outlawgardener said…
Glad you got to visit this special nursery while you were in the area! I agree with Alison that it would be great to see you at next year's garden bloggers fling in Portland!
July 9, 2013 at 7:09 AM
CommonWeeder said…
It is wonderful to visit nurseries like this. So inspiring. I live near Nasami Farm, the propagation arm of the New England Wildflower Society. Lucky me!
July 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Jen said…
Can you tell I grew up in the south? I had NO idea fushias could get shrub sized.... I'm shocked! I have always had plant envy for fushias, so beautiful! Great pictures, looks like you were there at a perfect time for photo ops.
July 9, 2013 at 1:58 PM
LostRoses said…
Those fuchsias get me every time - so lush, so colorful, so messy as they drop spent blooms on my porch floor. But worth putting up with! What fun to visit a new nursery, Phillip.

July 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Cerberus German shepherds said…
Good for you! I managed to keep most things alive last year...two of things (out of about 5) that I managed to kill were delphiniums and fushias..I'm in awe.
July 9, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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