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      Dig Into May: Expert Garden Tips for the Month Ahead Dig Into May: Expert Garden Tips for the Month Ahead Spring showers can linger through May in the Pacific Northwest, but it is a great time to plant and tend to your garden. The soil and temperatures are warming up and the colorful blooms are ready to show off. So, what should you be doing...
      Growing Guide: Getting Your Orchid to Rebloom “My orchid is green and healthy, and I fertilize it regularly. So why won’t it bloom?” The main reason orchids do not bloom is lack of sufficient light. When an orchid is in bud or in flower, it can be placed in any light exposure...
      Al's Garden & Home of Gresham7505 SE Hogan Rd. 97080(503) 491-0771 STORE HOURS 9am - 6pm 7 Days a Week Al’s Garden & Home: Proudly Serving Gresham About Our Gresham Nursery Al's Garden & Home in Gresham, Oregon is an extension of our Gresham growing facility, providing a convenient retail...
      Defying the Chill: Top Perennials for February Blooms in the Pacific Northwest Defying the Chill: Top Perennials for February Blooms in the Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest may be known for its mild winters, but February can still feel like a long stretch of gray. But fear not gardeners! There are vibrant bursts of color waiting to light up your February landscape with the right choice of perennials. Let's...
      Twelve Days of Poinsettias Twelve Days of Poinsettias Did you know Al’s Garden & Home grows thirty varieties of poinsettias? The poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, is a classic winter holiday plant that adds color and beauty. We begin with high-quality cuttings from breeders in Mexico and Central America. These gorgeous annuals take care and...
      Growing Guide: Figs, Persimmons & QuinceFigs All figs are self-fertile and can produce two crops in a season if summers are long enough. The first crop is produced on last year’s wood. The second crop is produced on current season’s wood. Figs are ripe when the fruit detaches easily from...
      Forcing Bulbs for Early Spring Blooms Forcing Bulbs for Early Spring Blooms Bring Spring Indoors The Pacific Northwest's mild winters and lush landscapes are a gardener's dream. But why wait for spring to arrive when you can bring it indoors? Forcing bulbs is a fantastic way to enjoy vibrant blooms early in the season. By tricking bulbs...
      How to Prepare Your Plants for Snow How to Prepare Your Plants for Snow The cold weather is coming! Protecting plants from snow is essential to keeping them alive during the cold winter months. A dusting of snow is unlikely to harm your plants. Heavier or prolonged snowfall can cause issues such as snapping leaves from stems and irreversibly...
      Houseplants for Health Houseplants for Health I don't know about you, but after all the festivities of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year are over, there's a bit of an empty feeling in the house. The joyful lights and songs give way to the normal rhythms of everyday life. So what...
      Fall Turf Tips Fall Turf Tips Don’t leave your lawn out in the cold this fall.  Autumn is your lawn’s favorite time of year and the best time to perform maintenance. It will ensure a healthy and handsome lawn next spring and summer.  We’ve provided a list of simple tips to...
      Blooming Perennials Blooming Perennials February is the perfect time to start thinking about new blooming perennials for your garden.  Al’s Garden & Home is full of perennial varieties for sun or shady locations. Even if the plants are dormant now, they still can be planted in the winter. Planting...
      What is a Vivarium? What is a Vivarium? If you’ve ever taken a walk through a botanic garden, it’s likely you’ve become a touch jealous over the variety of exotic plants that can be grown in greenhouse conditions. Not only are there rare specimens of horticultural significance, but there are also many familiar...
      Mastering the Art of Harvesting Homegrown Vegetables Mastering the Art of Harvesting Homegrown Vegetables The joy of cultivating your own vegetables is unmatched, from planting the seeds to watching them grow into lush plants. As your plants flourish, the time eventually comes to reap the rewards of your hard work: the harvest. The art of harvesting is a crucial...
      Growing Guide: Crape Myrtle Planting and CareCrape Myrtles are easy to grow trees and shrubs that possess many outstanding features. Intricate and strong, Crape Myrtles have gray, tan or cinnamon-hued branches that bear glorious clouds of colorful, long-lasting blooms in late summer. In the fall, they dependably produce radiant foliage in...
      Adding Color to Your Yard Adding Color to Your Yard Wondering what you should do with your entryway or front porch? Refresh your space by adding color with plants and pottery! My name is Annie, and I am Al's great-granddaughter. You might recognize my house from an article I did at the beginning of the...
      Punch Up the Color in Your Summer Garden Punch Up the Color in Your Summer Garden The beginning of July is still spring to many summer-blooming flowers.  This means you can still buy geraniums, petunias, marigolds, hanging baskets, and other summer-blooming plants and once planted, they will continue to bloom all summer long.  The secret is to look for young, short,...
      Growing Outstanding Orchids Growing Outstanding Orchids Orchids have an undeserved reputation for being difficult to care for and grow. While orchids do require patience and time to grow from seed, they are quite easy to take care of once mature.  Al’s has an excellent selection of mature orchids to choose from. ...
      Growing Guide: Caneberries CareGeneral Caneberry Care & Information All raspberries are self-fruitful, so only one variety is needed for pollination. Raspberries grow best in rich, well-draining soil, with full sun and ample water. Varieties with trailing canes need a strong trellis and ample space (5-6’ apart) while compact...
      Planting for Pollinators: Creating a Thriving Habitat Planting for Pollinators: Creating a Thriving Habitat As the flowers begin to bloom and warmer weather settles in, it’s the perfect time to think about creating a garden that not only looks beautiful but also supports the essential pollinators that keep our ecosystem thriving. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play a...
      Festive Holiday Container Gardens for Your Porch Festive Holiday Container Gardens for Your Porch As the weather cools down and the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to add some festive flair to your porch with holiday-themed container gardens. With the right combination of winter-hardy plants, seasonal accents, and a little creativity, you can craft stunning planters that bring...
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