Common name:Garden or Common Geranium
Botanical name:Pelargonium X hortorum

Pelargonium X hortorum is a shrubby, succulent annual stemmed to 3' or more. Round or kidney-shaped leaves are velvety and hairy, soft to the touch, aromatic, with edges distinctly lobed and scalloped toothed. Single and double flowers are flatter and smaller than those of Pelargonium domesticum variety, but clusters bear more blossoms. Comes in many colors such as white, pink, red, salmon and bi-colored.

Common name:Munstead Dwarf Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

While this hybrid is half the size of the standard angustifolia, it flowers early and has a more intense flower color than most of the species. Its foliage and flowers are good for sachets. This is a perfect choice for smaller scale situations. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Common name:Lance Coreopsis
Botanical name:Coreopsis lanceolata

This long lived perennial reaches 2' tall and 1' wide. Leaves narrow, growing in a rosette at base. Flowers are 2" across, yellow and bloom in late spring and summer, held above the foliage. It makes a good cut flower. It prefers full sun to light shade. It needs a medium amount of watering in well draining soil. Deer and butterflies love this flower.

Common name:Douglas Fir
Botanical name:Pseudotsuga menziesii

This majestic conifer is the state tree of Oregon as well as an Oregon native. It slowly reaches 50-100' tall and 20-30' wide. This evergreen tree has conical shape with densely packed needles, changing to a broad flat top with maturity. Bright green to deep green foliage cluster on lower drooping branches with upper branches ascending. This tree prefers sun to part shade with neutral or slightly acidic soil that is moist and well-draining. Young trees should be watered deeply but infrequently to establish a deep root system. Mature trees tolerate deep shade. To retain central leader branch, remove crossing branches. The bark of young trees is grey-green with highly scented blisters, and becomes purple-brown, thick and corky with horizontal fissures over time. Very long-lived tree; provides homes for wildlife.