As temperatures begin to climb and prolonged rain showers gradually dissipate, interest in the surrounding budding and blossoming vegetation increases. Spring fever has created a bustle of activity at local plant nurseries; as consumers initiate plans for beautifying their homes and landscaping. Mother’s Day only adds to that flurry of activity.
The Reflector has long provided an annual U-cut Christmas Tree Farm section around Christmas time for our local tree farmers and readers, with accompanying farm listings and map. We are hopeful our readers will find this similar service for our local plant nurseries, around Mother’s Day each year, equally helpful and appealing.
Plant Nursery Listings
The following area plant nurseries are promoting their products and services. Gardening success is dependent on an understanding of plant life and the local climate. Feel free to contact these nurseries directly with your specific questions regarding their products and services.
1 SHORTY’S GARDEN
& HOME
Ridgefield: 705 NE 199th St., Ridgefield 98642 (on map) or
Vancouver: 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver 98664
Hours: Spring, summer and fall: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Specialities: Stunning trees, shrubs, fruit trees and edibles, vegetables, annuals color, wide selection of perennial flowers, bark dust, soil mixes, and cedar chips.
Profile/directions: Complimentary gardening seminars each weekend! Your local gardening resource--only at Shorty’s! Delivery available. Two convenient locations in Clark County: Vancouver, just east of I-205 on Mill Plain Blvd. 360-892-7880; Ridgefield, just north of the Fairgrounds on 10th Ave., 360-887-3936. Visit Shorty’s online: www.shortysgardenandhome.com
2 CHAPMAN’S GREENHOUSE
14001 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Specialities: 40 varieties tomatoes, 15 varieties squash, 6 varieties cukes--all $.99, 30 varieties peppers--$1.29/ea. Many varieties of 10” baskets, $21.99. Our 4” pot fillers to make your own basket, $2.79.
Profile/directions: Growing our own for 32 years to pass the savings on to you. 360-892-1405. www.chapmansgreenhouseandnursery.com
3 HALFMOON
FARM
14737 NE 159th St.,
Brush Prairie
Hours: We have no set hours. Call ahead for a visit. Check our website and Facebook page for events and sales.
Specialities: Visit our farm store to sample raw honey, honey lotions and soap, beeswax candles and garden art. This spring, we have wave petunias and many plants for baskets, vegetable starts and dahlia tuber grab bags. From early summer to frost, visit the cut flower gardens with dahlias, wildflowers, zinnias and more for fresh bouquets, also produce and herbs, autumn heirloom pumplins and squash.
Profile/directions: Our farm follows organic practices to be good stewards of our land and our honey bee apiary. Facebook: HalfMoon Farm. Website: www.halfmoonfarm.com. Telephone: 514-9223.
4 NW NURSERY
OUTLET
12503 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver 98686
Hours: Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Specialities: New arrivals each week! Rhodies--We have hundreds, different colors and types. We also carry Arborvitae, several varieties of trees including fruit trees, Umbrella Pines, Nordman Firs, Cedars, Maples, to name a few. If you are looking for topiaries and Hostas/grasses, we have those, too. The list goes on and on. Hundreds of varieties.
Profile/Directions: Locally owned for over 15 years! Vancouver and surrounding area--north/south, follow Andresen/72nd Ave. (Andresen becomes 72nd Ave. at 89th St.) or St. Johns to 72nd Ave. and turn left 1/2 mile. East/west: 119th St./Padden Parkway to 72nd and turn left 1/4 mi. 360-576-5603. Check out our website at www.northwestnurseryoutlet.com
5 SCENTED
ACRES
13804 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver 98662
Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m.
Specialities: Two passions: lavender and hummingbirds. We offer many varieties of lavender, hummingbird and butterfly-attracting plants, most of which you can see in our bird and butterfly garden. Our rustic gift shop is stocked with lavender lotions, soaps, oils, hand-sewn pillows and sachets, as well as lavender culinary products.
Profile/directions: Visit the goats and chickens, walk through the lavender field, pick your own bundle, make lavender crafts and taste lavender ice-cream at our festival in July. Farm fresh produce in the fall. 360-921-9737. scentedacreslavender.com
6 CASCADE GREENHOUSE
6005 NE 139th St., Vancouver 98686
Hours: Seasonal March through October. Spring hours open 9 a.m. -6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Specialities: Spring color! Baskets, annuals and perennials. We also carry a wide assortment of shrubs and deciduous trees, in addition to Fuchsia baskets, Million Bells, Ivy Geraniums and many mixed combinations, to mention a few. Loads of vegetable starts, even the hard-to-find! Happy faces to greet you in a colorful environment.
Profile/directions: Family owned and operated since 1984. Recently relocated to growing facility located on 139th St., just one-half mile north of NW Nursery Outlet, left on 139th St., down one-half mile on left. Coming from I-205 north, take exit 32 Padden Parkway West to Andresen Rd. Right on Andresen, which tuns into 72nd Ave. Three miles due north from Costco through three lights, left on 139th St. 360-892-9494. Call us or stop by. We would enjoy meeting you.
7 AITKEN’S SALMON CREEK GARDEN
608 NW 119th St., Vancouver 98685
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Specialities: 5 acres of irises ranging from water irises to deep shade irises and everything in between. Iris bloom from April through June followed by re-bloom varieties until freeze up. Catalog available at the garden or order from shopping cart on line. Extensive orchid collection with many varieties for sale year round (call for appointment). Orchid potting and supplies available with plant identification and culture sheets.
Profile/directions: Terry and Barbara Aitken, members of Greater Portland Iris Society and Portland Orchid Society. Local orders can be picked up at the appropriate transplant time. From Hazel Dell Ave. turn west at light on 117th St., 1/2 mi. to 7th Ave. (117th St. becomes 119th St. NW). Parking on 7th Ave. Aitken@flowerfantasy.net. www.flowerfantasy.net. Extensive website for irises. 360-573-4472.
8 BIRD’S ENGLISH
GARDEN & NURSERY
1296 S. Dolan Rd., Ridgefield 98642
Hours: Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily
Specialities: Seven acres of plant material and greenhouses bursting with vibrancy and color. Thousands of annuals and perennials; full range of plants available from native to rare and exotic. Seeds, pots, soil, fertilizer, pest control, bark dust and gifts. Experienced and reliable landscaping service available to beautify your yard.
Profile/directions: Full service nursery located in charming Ridgefield. To maintain consistent quality and to offer their customers lowest possible prices, Bird’s grow many of their own plants on site. This, coupled with friendly and knowledgeable staff, make Bird’s a must for all gardening enthusiasts. We look forward to seeing you. Located next to I-5, just south of the Ridgefield exit. 10 minutes north of Vancouver. 360-887-3270.
9 SALMON CREEK
NURSERY
17640 NE 142nd Ave., Battle Ground 98604.
Hours: Open to the public April, May and June on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Specialities: Landscaping plants. We keep our prices low by propagating and growing most of the plants and trees we sell. With our low overhead, we can sell at wholesale prices direct to the public. We have hundreds of trees and thousands of plants--Japanese Maples, Dogwoods, Katsura, Magnolias, Evergreens and shrubs like Weigela, Euonymus, Boxwood, Viburnum, Barberries, Pieris, Junipers, etc.
Profile/Directions: Owned and operated by Ivan & Gayla Rayworth. West of Cedars Golf Course. 360-687-3168.
10 MAJESTIC FARMS NURSERY
18500 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie 98606
Hours: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Specialties: Whether your own creation or whether you choose to take advantage of our design service, we offer a wide variety of evergreen an deciduous trees, container shrubs, grasses, perennials and berry plants. With decades of experience, our knowledgeable staff is prepared to help you choose the proper plant material with regards to growth habits, mature size, light and water requirements. For the “not so do-it-yourselfer”, we offer full landscape services including irrigation , water features, retaining walls, arbors and trellises, pavers, lawn and plant material installation.
Profile/directions: Located on 182nd Ave. in Brush Prairie.Telephone: 360-883-1388.
