Friday, June 7, 2013

Why you should go to Joy Creek this weekend!

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As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm part of a group of garden bloggers (myself, Heather, Loree, Jane and Ann) giving a presentation at Joy Creek Nursery this weekend!

Field Grass
If you are in the area, I hope you'll stop by, the presentation starts at 1pm and will be about 45 minutes long...bring lots of questions!

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I was out at Joy Creek a few weeks ago, looking for some plants, but of course, I couldn't help by take some pictures as well!

Cotinus
Don't you just love Cotinus! They just have the most wonderful, rich coloring...especially when backlit.

CampanulaClematis seedhead
There are so many types of Campanulas, that I've given up trying to figure out exactly which is which, but they sure are pretty...and of course, you can't visit Joy Creek without checking out their Clematis!

Ferny Entry
How gorgeous is this fern...I would never have thought to plant it right along the driveway here...I always think of them as being delicate!

White Columbine
It was the height of the Columbine season the weekend I visited, and this white beauty caught my eye.

Amsonia 2
I'm a huge fan of Amsonias, in all their forms, they've been under-appreciated for so long, it's nice that they are finally starting to get some recognition. This is probably a form of Amsonia tabernaemontana.

New Growth on Conifer
There are few plant groups that I'm as clueless about as conifers...but that doesn't mean I can't still appreciate their beauty, right?

Kalmia
Kalmia is one of those plants that I totally forget about until I see one in bloom...then I wish I had room for one!

Thyme and beesThalictrum
It seemed like every bee in the Portland Area must have been visiting the nursery this particular weekend...the Thyme on the left was smothered in bees...you could hear the hum from several feet away.

Stipa gigantea
One of the most beautiful of grasses, Stipa gigantea, never fails to impress.

Centaurea and bee 2
Another plant that I always forget about until I see it in another person's garden, Centaurea...love the color and those fascinating flowers...obviously, so do the bees.

Conifer
Another conifer...love the needles and the cones...especially in their different stages.

Clematis
I love the shape of these ground-hugging Clematis blooms.

Spirea
This Spirea really caught my eye...what amazing color...and paired with the pink in the background, so eye-catching!

Euphorbia
I remember seeing these Euphorbias on my last visit...they are transformed now, having bloomed...they are really wonderful, scattered about the garden.

Smoky Columbine FoliageSanguisorbia
I'm not sure what variety of Columbine this was, but it was sporting these wonderful, dark leaves! On the right is some form of Sanguisorbia, I think...love the little dots of color it contributes.

Lavender
Another bee favorite...the Lavender was buzzing with action...I was afraid to brush against it as I walked by...but luckily, its scent still wafted through the air.

Deschampsia
Cool-season grasses already going golden!

Rodgersia Path
I always visit this wonderful Rodgersia whenever I visit...so handsome!

Chrysanthemum
I don't know why I forgot to look at the label of these plants in the retail area...Chrysanthemem pacificum, perhaps?

Panicum Shenadoah
One of my all-time favorite grasses, Panicum 'Shenandoah', looking fabulous...already starting to flush with color!

Flushed Foliage
Some more red-flushed foliage...I actually have no idea what this is.

Red ColumbineMagenta Columbine
More Columbines!

Astrantia with bees
You know I love Astrantias, and Joy Creek has quite a few scattered in its shady borders...they are, obviously, favorites of bees, as well!

Phlomis
The wonderful flowers of Phlomis...such a wonderful plant, and thanks to fellow blogger Ricki, I have some now! My favorite thing about this plant are the wonderful seedheads that persist until cut down in spring...they are so striking and sculptural.

Amsonia
Another wonderfully happy Amsonia.

Berm border
Another Amsonia, but with much finer foliage than even the Amsonia hubrichtii I have. I think it might be a form of Amsonia ciliata.

Blooming Sedums
I show this scene in every Joy Creek post...but I love it so much!

Poppy Buds
As beautiful as the flowers of Poppies are...I love those buds even more...and the seedheads that follow...oh yeah!

Osmunda
This is another gorgeous fern that flanks the front entry...I'm guessing Osmunda regalis?

Pink Columbine
More Columbines!

Delphinium
Delphiniums are one of those plants that I adore...but have never been able to plant in my garden...they pretty much require staking...and I do enough of that already...still, at least I get to enjoy them here...so beautiful!

House path
So there you have it, come out this weekend (Tomorrow, actually!) and see us at Joy Creek...and you can enjoy the garden, and shopping, of course!

40 comments:

  1. Fabulous photos as always! My favorite is the conifer cones. :)

    Good luck with the prestentation -- wish I could attend!

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    1. Aren't those cones fabulous...thanks for the well-wishes!

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  2. Great photos, love the Astrantias with the bees. have fun this weekend.

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    1. Astrantias are definitely some of my favorite plants...so pretty :-)

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  3. Glad I saw your post. It was beautiful as always but of course I'm more nervous now. We will be fine. I know it. Then again, your post really made me want to buy a few plants while we're there. (Go figure!) See you tomorrow!

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    1. It really went well, didn't it...so glad you agreed to be part of our little panel...and yay for shopping afterwards!

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  4. You will all do well I know it. That is such a fantastic place and I'd love to hear the talk. This and the other things I see going on in Portland has me seriously considering my first Blogger's Fling next year.

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    1. Oh, Shirley, I really hope you come to the Portland Fling...it would be so great to meet you!

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  5. You guys are going to have so much fun! Great pics of the garden and the plants they sell. I'm thinking that unknown red-flushed foliage might be Weigela? I sooo need to go back here so I can have a longer time to look around the nursery.

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    1. I think you're right about the Weigela...I suspected as much...but you know how bad I am at ID'ing trees and shrubs. Next time you're here, we'll all take a trip to the nurseries ;-)

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  6. You always post such beautiful pictures of Joy Creek! You will be fabulous this weekend! Break a leg.

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  7. I'm not in the area(different continent to be exact) so I'm really glad you posted so many photos...it's always amazing to see a beautiful garden and so many flowers.

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  8. I would absolutely be there if I didn't live 2,000 miles away. Are you going to videotape the panel, maybe post it on youtube? I would love to see the garden also - that photo of the lavender is breathtaking!

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    1. Sadly, no video, Jason...you'll have to catch us next time you're in Portland ;-) Yes, the garden is amazing...I recommend it to anyone who visits Portland!

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  9. I want you to write a proposal for a book photographing and describing the incredible nurseries in the Pacific Northwest. You could take a roadtrip, visit loads of nurseries, then get famous with your amazing photos!

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    1. Thats kind of a fabulous idea...I wonder if the OAN would sponsor me?!?

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  10. Fantastic photos! I can't get over how beautiful this nursery is.

    Do you know what that stunning fern is right by the driveway? I want one. But it would probably fry down here in the Sacramento Valley heat.

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    1. Oh, Gerhard...I wish I knew that one...I'll ask next time I'm there!

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  11. Isn't it amazing when you can visit the same place over and over and always see something new? Love it.

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    1. Seriously...there's always something new...or I'm seeing it for the first time!

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  12. I just took a couple of friends from out of town on a tour of Joy Creek. I'm beginning to feel like a resident, but I'll never tire of touring that garden. See you there!

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    1. Hahahha...you are so lucky to live so close...I'd be there every weekend!

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  13. This is such a wonderful garden, the plant combinations are exciting and inspiring. I wish I could pop over to see it and hear your presentation.

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    1. It really is, Gail, I've gotten lots of inspiration here, over the years!

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  14. I hope to make it, I'm waiting on a washing machine delivery , I can not be with out another week !!!! if not in person I'll be there in GB spirit .

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    1. Glad to see you at Xera on Sunday...thanks again for bringing the pups!

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  15. I wish I could have visited Joy Creek and heard your talk. Flying to another state to visit a plant nursery probably wouldn't surprise some of my friends but I'm afraid it could result in a divorce. And god knows how the airport would deal with a woman trying to tote a dozen plants back to California...In any case, I hope your talk went well and you had a good time.

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    1. Hahahahaha...I think you'd better preserve your marriage first, Kris, perhaps you'll make it up for the Fling next year though...just imagine ;-)

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  16. Did anyone record your talk? I'd love to watch it online!

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    1. Sadly, no, Pam...sorry, I wasn't smart enough to organize that bit...I was just glad I remembered how to walk and talk ;-)

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  17. I would have loved to be there if it wasn't so far away. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures virtually!

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  18. Hi Scott, beautiful pictures, I like that lime green and purple combination and the picture with that dull grey sky on the background is just appropriate. That clump of fern by the driveway is superb!

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    1. Isn't it gorgeous...I really need to find out what that fern is!

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  19. So very sorry I missed it. The photos are beautiful, and great to see so many bees were around. Hearing them buzzing about always makes me so happy!

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    1. No worries...there's always next time! Yes, I love the sound of buzzing bees...so reassuring!

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  20. Great tour.. Stunning capture of photos!

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