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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that.  We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now in early June  because I feel that it the peak time ( (and you can make individual appointments). For the Study Weekend tour, thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in.  The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one.  Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Ros...
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Upcoming Native Plant Sales



A list of native plant sales coming up in the Vancouver area. Most of these sales also include ornamental or veggie garden plants. These are a great way to support local knowledge around native plants and help the students learn more about these important species. 

April 25-28th  Hudson's Bay High School. 7 to 7 Tues-Thurs, 7-5  Friday Plants availabe in the two Greenhouses/area closest to Reserve Street. Cash/Check accept. See list below.

April 26-28th Fort Vancouver High School, Wednesday 7am-6pm, Thursday 27: 7am-5pm, Friday 28: 7am-4pm  Native Plant List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15-rnzHR6Qd6QZlnhs1P2_hhJEn3xmJFvrdDINdLvEGI/edit?usp=sharing

April 29th Columbia River HS, Saturday, 9 AM to 3 PM in the Greenhouse. (Turn into the school at the light.) Plants available: Yarrow, self heal, blue globe gilia, and big leaf lupine    *Cash or Check only 

April 29th Naturescaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens, CASEE Center, 11000 NE 149th Street, Brush Prairie. 9-12 for members, 12-4 general public. See flyer below. tinyurl.com/theplantsale2023

May 4-6th   Clark College Native Plant Center, Greenhouse at 1870 E Reserve St.  Thurs/Fri 12-6, Sat 12-4.  (See flyer below)

May 6th   Vancouver Flex Academy Plant Sale. 10am-3pm   *cash only.   Natives available: Large-leaved lupine, Pacific ninebark, Douglas spirea.   Veggies, Herbs, Perennials, Succulents, Houseplants, and Hanging Baskets also available

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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