In the nursery trade b&b is short for ball and burlap. We can usually begin digging our field stock in late October but the timing is based primarily on weather conditions. It is necessary to let the ground get wet enough so that the root ball of the plant holds together without cracking or breaking. In the fall as temperatures get cooler and the days shorter plants head into winter dormancy so digging this time of year puts much less stress on the plant. We offer a wide selection of field grown plant material including conifers, shrubs, and shade trees.
When you purchase a plant that has been dug in ball and burlap fashion you want to handle the ball carefully and not drop it. Breaking or cracking the ball will increase the mortality of your plant.
We use burlap and Jute Twine that biodegrades so it isn’t necessary
It was wonderful to see our friends at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery get some positive press on the Garden Center Magazine blog:
http://www.gardencentermagazine.com/blogs/ode_to_the_blueberry.aspx
They are right on with their theme: Every Season. Every Garden.
At Pleasant Hill Nursery, we’ve always loved blueberry plants and the bountiful harvest of healthful fruit they produce. However, blueberries are a versatile plant for container gardening and the landscape too. They offer spring blooms that are really pretty in varying shades of whites, pinks and blues. Of course, the summer fruit is
When we launched our blog, our intent was to share our insight as a nursery in every realm of our business. Sure our goal is to promote Pleasant Hill Nursery but our blog is also intended to inspire those who follow us and to share some of what we've learned along the way.
I came to this business with a marketing background. I've had my own marketing consulting business for years and have had incredible learning experiences from a broad spectrum of amazing clients. I have learned so much from these people and their businesses. I've have always been an advocate for the notion that none of us has all the answers. We are at our best and create the most winning outcomes when we work
I have always been a believer in the power of positive thinking. I find myself struggling a bit this year to maintain my somewhat pollyanna outlook on life. This economy is enough to test even the most optimistic thinker like me.
I had to laugh outloud when I saw this sign at displayed at our Farwest Show the other day. It was in
I went to the Farwest Show this year somewhat begrudgingly. This has not been an easy year for most growers in the nursery industry. Stalled residential and commercial building and an equally stalled national economy has had a negative impact on the movement of plant material across the country. It's taken a toll on Oregon's nursery industry. In going to the show, I mentally prepared myself for a lackluster crowd and dampened mood.
I'm pleased to report that Thursday, the first day of the show, was better than expected. A steady stream of people seemed to be moving through the show. I could sense that it was a less than average attendance but I will say that
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