Join Us - Saturday, Feb 21st Mary’s Peak Orchid Society 10am - 2pmCome meet a few of the MPOS members - ask questions, admire orchids on display & learn more about the orchid society. Join the Mary's Peak Orchid Society Potlucks, free orchids for paid membership,...
A 2-inch Schefflera Plant Story from Andrea Shonnard I can remember a couple of my first house plants, and one specifically comes to mind. A 2-inch Schefflera. This little plant talked to me. What it said, I don’t know - or how it looked was besides the point. I knew...
African violets, when in the right place, can bring such joy and color in the darkest of days. Many violet enthusiasts can keep their plant blooming a majority of the year with little bloom down time. Best Watering Practices African violets like their soil kept more...
It's Halloween tomorrow, so what better way to embrace the spooky season than to reflect upon our horrific plant experiences. A few of our staff members felt brave enough to go back to those dark times, and remember the hard lessons learned. So here we are sharing our...
The back-to-school sale that's worth it. Reduce stress, and improve your focus and well-being by growing houseplants where you learn, study, or teach! Starting Thursday September 11th, we welcome you to enjoy 20% off on all houseplants - any size! Sale applies to...
Love doesn’t have to be fancy—it just has to be real. But let’s be honest, a thoughtful gift can help you express this special feeling because love is more than words. This Valentine’s Day, we’re embracing the many forms love can take – romantic, platonic, or even a...
January 10th is National Houseplant Appreciation Day How does one even describe the immeasurable appreciation for their houseplants? New leaves bring joy. Blooms spread happiness. The accomplishment of keeping the plant alive for years develops a sense of pride and...
June 2nd through June 8th is National Gardening Week, and we're excited to share it with you. Embracing the spirit of National Gardening Week, we are sharing our "first" gardening experiences because we all started somewhere. We hope our stories inspire you to...
Carnivorous plants come in unique textures and forms making them fun to grow for kids, and eccentric gardeners. Surprising to some, there are a great variety of carnivorous plants hardy enough to survive a Willamette Valley winter. At Shonnard’s you'll find...
By: Patrick Urbanski What's the Deal with Orchids? Orchids are known around the world for their beautiful long-lasting flowers, but caring for them is elusive to many people. Most orchids that you can find in garden centers and grocery stores can easily be grown and...
By: Patrick Urbanski Many collectors house plants can be daunting, but many can be grown alongside common houseplants or with a little extra help. Rare and trendy houseplants are not usually botanically rare (they can be sometimes), but rather they are not grown as...
Light Bonsai need plenty of light. Bonsai usually require bright indirect light, but they will do best in a window with some direct light. Watering Bonsai pots are designed to hold a minimum of soil and have excellent drainage. For this reason bonsai have a tendency...