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Roses In The Garden - a book review

Roses In The Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo Photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo celebrates rose gardens throughout the world in this beautifully produced book.  The author photographed a total of 11 gardens across the globe (Italy, Morocco, Spain, USA, UK, and Japan). Beginning with the Italian garden Ninfa (often referred to as the most romantic garden in the world), her photographs have a dreamy quality that transports the reader to these exotic locales. Closer to home, Floret Farm in Mount Vernon, Washington, is included in one of the chapters. All types of roses are included in the gardens but the majority feature old rose varieties. Many of the gardens have roses growing in wild abandon, intermingled in hedge rows, spilling over walls and fences and surrounded by pastures and rolling hills. A pictorial index lists all the roses and the gardens where they reside. This stunning book was published by Rizzoli Books and is available on Amazon and in bookstores. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, ...
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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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