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One Earth Botanical

It is always exciting to discover a new nursery, especially when so many are closing these days. A friend recently introduced me to One Earth Botanical.  They are located at 24001 NE 28th Street in Camas, Washington and are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-3. This is a family-owned nursery specializing in perennials, shrubs and trees. I was impressed by their inventory and saw some plants that I didn't know existed, such as the red-blooming Cestrum called "Ruby Clusters" pictured at the top. Their prices are also awesome (most of the perennials I saw were $7 with larger sized pots around $12 - $15.)  Stephanie gave us a tour of their 8-acre property which includes large display gardens, areas for weddings and other events and an in-the-works yurt which will be opened as a B&B. She says they have to deal with deer and she is knowlegeable about plants they don't like. In addition to all that, they also do beekeeping I need some of their energy!  They are locate...

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (Portland, Oregon)










































Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Azaleas do make spectacles of themselves in early spring. That first photo is a painting waiting to happen. A beautiful place.

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  2. Gosh, why haven't I ever been there?

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  3. Gorgeous doesn't begin to describe! Portland has some marvelous gardens. Its gentle damp climate is perfect for rhododendrons. Though I have been to Portland several times, I have not seen this particular garden. Definitely will put it on my list!

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  4. Stunning! I hope you continue to fall in love with the pacific northwest as the wonders of the year unfold!

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous, Phillip! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. Looks lovely - such intense colors!

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  7. Those photos were practically making me drool! That first one especially, is a knockout!

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  8. You should offer/sell theses photos to the garden as post cards. Nice work!

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