The Most Popular Season in Every U.S. State
Spring’s floral wonderland is around the corner. As northern residents shovel their driveway in the winter, they’re reminiscing on the...
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Breck’s Blog
Oregon’s Tulips are something to see!
By Mary Pat
/ May 14, 2014
Tulip lovers around the world enjoy tulip festivals. If you ever have the chance, Travel to the town of Woodburn,...
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Conquering clay – the natural way!
By Mary Pat
/ April 14, 2014
If you have heavy clay soil, you understand the frustration of adding copious amounts of organic matter to condition the...
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Sensational in the Shade
By Mary Pat
/ March 4, 2014
Shade doesn't have to be dull and boring. Even if you have areas in your landscape that rarely see the...
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Dahlias: End-of-Summer Standouts
By Mary Pat
/ October 15, 2013
In my quest to search out new experiences and step outside my comfort zone, I attended the Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival...
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Dealing with Deer and Other Garden Varmints
By Mary Pat
/ October 1, 2013
I’ve heard people complain that it’s just not worth planting bulbs because they just end up being the first course...
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Steps to repeat Amaryllis blooms
By Mary Pat
/ September 25, 2013
Not all good things must come to an end... Take the Amaryllis, for example. These extravagant plants are popular holiday...
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195th Anniversary Dutch Treat Collection
By Janelle
/ September 24, 2013
How I Caught the Pride Bug: If you ever wondered what it’s like to work for Breck’s, I can tell...
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More Bloom for Your Bulb Buck
By Mary Pat
/ September 17, 2013
I hate to admit it, but I'm the very definition of a cheapskate. I'm always on the hunt for a...
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Amaryllis are Awesome!
By Mary Pat
/ September 12, 2013
Amaryllis are totally awesome! Yes, I know the word is way overused these days, but in the case of Amaryllis,...
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Forever and a Day – The wonders of Lifetime Peonies
By Janelle
/ September 10, 2013
I’ve had professionals recommending flowers to me and piles of information on our plants to root through for a while...
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Into each life a Sprinkle Garden should fall …
By Mary Pat
/ September 4, 2013
I’m always looking for ways to create the maximum impact for the least amount of effort. I also love the...
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Want gorgeous spring flowers? Plant fall bulbs now!
By Mary Pat
/ September 3, 2013
If there were such a thing as a primer of fall bulbs, it would be a very thin book. Bulbs...
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But wait … there’s more!
By Mary Pat
/ August 27, 2013
If you’ve ever had a bout of insomnia and turned on the TV in the middle of the night, you’ve...
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Southern Pleasures
By Mary Pat
/ August 20, 2013
Just because you live way down south in Dixie doesn’t mean you have to forego the delight of spring-blooming bulbs....
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Is it a Burly Lumberjack or a Colourful Rainbow?
By Janelle
/ August 13, 2013
Me and My Misconceptions: Alright, it’s not like I’ve never heard of bearded irises before, and they’re some of the...
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Tales of Davids and Goliaths
By Mary Pat
/ August 6, 2013
Believe it or not … I love those displays on the boardwalk with the biggest of this, or the smallest...
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Simple tricks to attract birds and butterflies to your garden
By Mary Pat
/ July 30, 2013
Gardens have long been prized for their flower forms, colors and textures, but maybe this year you should consider adding...
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No summer showers for your July flowers?
By Janelle
/ July 25, 2013
I know how frustrating watering can be. So fickle, yet so important to get exactly right. Trust me, I KNOW....
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While you’re away…Make sure your garden enjoys your vacation
By Mary Pat
/ July 23, 2013
Summer is here, and that means vacations! Now that you’ve got the plane tickets, hotel reservations and the dog in...
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What’s with this Fairy Gardens Fad?
By Janelle
/ July 17, 2013
Fairy Gardens are in fashion right now. They derive from miniature gardens, which are small gardens sometimes decorated with tiny...
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