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Japanese Maples Fall Color

'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
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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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