The Man Who Planted Trees, also known as The Story of Elzéard Bouffier, tells the story of one shepherd's long and successful single-handed effort to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the Alps near Provence throughout the first half of the 20th century. The tale is quite short—only about a half hour long. This is an animated featurette and children would certainly enjoy it as well!
Bethany Nursery is here to share with you, the experiences and excitement of gardening in the Pacific Northwest!
From the first blooms of the season till the last leaves have fallen from the trees, we are here to make gardening easier, more enjoyable, and fun for the whole family!
We are open year round and offer over an incredible variety of plants and gardening supplies.
Annual and perennial flowers, organic vegetable starts, ornamental grasses, flowering trees and shrubs. A huge collection of pottery and garden art, organic soils and fertilizers, tools, seeds, and lots of products guaranteed to make your garden grow.
In addition to the retail garden center, we also offer landscape consultations and design services, complete yard renovations, and landscape maintenance services.
We hope to see you soon and look forward to helping you with all of your gardening needs!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Friday, December 11, 2009
On Frozen Pond
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Private Life of Plants
From the BBC series w/ David Attenborough "The Private Life of Plants". These videos are amazing. The time lapse photography is absolutely beautiful. Lots of information about how plants grow.
I am a big fan of the BBC Nature documentaries, but I was unaware that they had made a series on plant life until now. Have a look...
I am a big fan of the BBC Nature documentaries, but I was unaware that they had made a series on plant life until now. Have a look...
Monday, October 26, 2009
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
We are selling our bins of firewood (8 cu. ft each) for $25 again this year.
Alot of people have asked me, "How much is 8 cu ft?"...
Well, a cord will measure 4' x 4' x8', stacked. That's 128 cu ft, meaning our bins measure 1/16th of a cord.
On the other end of the spectrum, when you purchase a bundle of wood from the grocery store for $4-$7 you usually get about 1 cu ft. That means you will be paying $36 - $56 for 8 cu ft.
Long story shortened, if you are heating your home with wood, then it makes the most sense to purchase a cord or two in the fall (or in the summer when you might find a better deal).
If you only enjoy the occasional fire on the weekend then it makes more sense to purchase a smaller amount.
We will continue to offer wood through the rest of the winter. Call if you have any questions. 503-439-0707.
Alot of people have asked me, "How much is 8 cu ft?"...
Well, a cord will measure 4' x 4' x8', stacked. That's 128 cu ft, meaning our bins measure 1/16th of a cord.
On the other end of the spectrum, when you purchase a bundle of wood from the grocery store for $4-$7 you usually get about 1 cu ft. That means you will be paying $36 - $56 for 8 cu ft.
Long story shortened, if you are heating your home with wood, then it makes the most sense to purchase a cord or two in the fall (or in the summer when you might find a better deal).
If you only enjoy the occasional fire on the weekend then it makes more sense to purchase a smaller amount.
We will continue to offer wood through the rest of the winter. Call if you have any questions. 503-439-0707.
Plant of the Day - Gray Leaf Cotoneaster
Yesterday, my friend Mark stopped by the nursery and said he was out seed hunting. I asked him what he was looking for and he was very specific with his response... Cotoneaster glaucophyllus. I am familiar with a number of cotoneasters, but had never been introduced to the gray leafed version. Mark promised he would bring a branch back to the nursery for me...

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus
After having seen the tiny foliage and brilliant berries on this evergreen shrub, I decided to do a little more research on it. I found alot of information on the Great Plant Pick's website, a great resource and specifically geared for the Pacific Northwest gardener.

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus
After having seen the tiny foliage and brilliant berries on this evergreen shrub, I decided to do a little more research on it. I found alot of information on the Great Plant Pick's website, a great resource and specifically geared for the Pacific Northwest gardener.
I'm sold on this plant! We will try to germinate some of the seeds here at the nursery. Any plant that adds winter interest (these berries are nice and bright) to a garden is a winner in my book. Look for these plants next spring here at Bethany Nursery..."The smoky gray green foliage of Cotoneaster glaucophyllus adds a sense of depth and mystery to the landscape. The low arching branches of this evergreen shrub form tight thickets making it an excellent hedge or barrier..."
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