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William McClenathan

 Episode 45
 May 12,
 2007

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Judy Alleruzzo

Happy Mother's Day weekend!  The weather is finally turning and it is a great time to get out and enjoy your garden or one of the many wonderful spring events happening around the area. 

This week we featured...

Adelman Peony Gardens

Most of us are familiar with peonies.  They are the flowers that were one of the staples in our grandmother’s garden.  These old favorites were popular because they are so reliable.  Carol from Adelman’s Peony Garden (503-393-6185) shows us why they are still a favorite with NW gardeners.  We see the start of the spring color in the fields and even some of the spectacular varieties available like, ‘Sanctus’, Athena’, ‘Vesuvian’, ‘Sugar and Spice’, ‘Merry Mayshine’ and ‘Paeonia Ludlowii’.  The gardens are open for visitors from now until the 17th of June.  Stop by and check out the blooms and take one of these ‘old’ favorites home. 

Tsugawa Japanese Maples

If you like Japanese maples, then you will LOVE Tsugawa Nursery (360-225-8750) in Woodland, Washington.  Brian and his crew are experts in Japanese Maples and they usually have the biggest selection of maples in the Northwest.  Though they are known for their fall color, this week Brian showed us that they can be very showy in the spring as well.  We saw ‘Kamagata’, ‘Rhode Island Red’, ‘Bonfire’, ‘Samurai’, and ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’.  Some of these varieties have light colored foliage and might need a shady spot in the garden, but they are well worth it.  Stop by Tsugawa’s and check out all the different types of Japanese Maples they have on display!

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

We went to see the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden for their big Portland Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale that happens every year on Mother's Day weekend.  Dick Cavender talked to William about the events happening at the garden this weekend.  He also covered some care issues dealing with rhodies and walked us through the details on pruning your rhododendrons.  We also saw some great rhododendron varieties like ‘Cynthia’, ‘Dreamland’ and ‘Red Walloper’.  The garden is maintained by volunteers and the plant sale that the Rhododendron Society is conducting helps to raise funds for the garden.  For more information check out the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden website, or call 503-771-8386.

Drake's Sprinkler Care

It is spring and even though the rain showers will be with us for awhile it won’t be too long and we will need to fire up the sprinklers again.  Drake Snodgrass from Drake's 7 Dees (503-256-2223) helped explain some quick fixes to Judy to stop the leaks and help save you some water.  Plus he talked about how to use a timer to help regulate your water usage and help your plants get the right amount of water that they need.  This is the time of year to also assess the plants in your garden and their water needs.  If your plants have grown they may need more water or watering at different times.  Take a look at your garden watering system and if you feel it is too much to handle you can contact Drakes for help.

Barbara Blossom Ashmun Book

There is a new book on the shelves of your local bookstore and it is not your typical garden tome.  Barbara Blossom Ashmun has written a book that captures the feelings of the gardener.  From the first flush of falling in love with your garden, to the highs and lows of changing seasons, plants and stations in life, this book is wonderful in how it captures those milestones.  You have a great opportunity to meet Barbara and get a copy of her book.  Her garden is on the Garden Conservancy Open Days tour on Saturday May 12th.  The Garden Conservancy helps protect landmark gardens around the country and they get funding from these Open Days tours.  You can check out their website or Barbara’s site for more information.
 

 
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