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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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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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