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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...

August blooms

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I missed the August Bloom Day because I was in Alabama. The garden looks decent despite the terrible weather. Portland broke the record for the number of days over 90 degrees - 29! Blah! That plus the fact that there has been little rain since June. Michael has been great at keeping everything watered. There would be lots of dead plants if not for him.

We are now back to 70-ish temperatures and even had a light sprinkle last night. Still, no significant rain in the forecast.

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Artichoke blooms are finishing up.
 I think these would make interesting dried flowers. Anyone tried that?


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Just brought one of these home from work.
This is Allium 'Millinium', the Perennial of the Year for 2018. 

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Lavender and Blanket Flower


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The asters are starting to bloom again. This one is 'Kickin' Purple'.
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Achillea (Yarrow) 'Terra Cotta'


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Candy Lily (Iris x noorsii)
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Clematis 'Multi-Blue'


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The spent flowers are as pretty as the full ones.
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Clematis 'Proteus' and Joe Pye Weed


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Fuchsia 'Cardinal'
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An unidentified Hebe, Euphorbia myrsinites and Potentilla 'Fireball'


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The first year I grew Heliotrope, the plants were robust. This year, they are rather puny but blooming well. I am not sure why. 
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Hydrangea 'Pistachio'

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Another new Kniphofia, this one called 'Poco Sunset'


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Pineapple Lily (Eucomis), my first time growing these. 

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

  1. Yea for Michael! He sure kept things going while you were gone. I thought it had been awfully quiet out your way. I was hoping you weren't embroiled with the fires that seem to be everywhere out West. I see that you are growing some of those NW special flowers now. They always amaze me. My clematis 'Multi Blue' is rising from the dead. I need a Michael that waters. ;)

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  2. Beautiful blooms! Did you visit your former garden while you were in Alabama?

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  3. I always enjoy seeing what unique plants you’ll be highlighting here, and as us, I wasn’t disappointed. That hydrangea has such interesting coloring! I’ve always wanted to grow an artichoke just for those flowers. And what’s a hebe? Never heard of it!

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    1. Robin, they are small shrubs (perennials?) that are evergreen and have small flowers. There are a lot of different types and some look different from others. They are a bit tender here and are tricky to grow.

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  4. Hi, Phil Iannarelli here. I see you got an ancient garden god sculpture to protect your garden. Hello again.

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