As the season winds down for our bees, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind to ensure your colony has the best chance for overwintering success. Pollen Stored Ensure your hive has adequate pollen storage – if in doubt, a protein patty is a great...
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Favorite Fall Perennials Show ‘n Tell – Sat 9/20 – Register to Attend!
FREE CLASS Favorite Fall Perennials Show 'n Tell When: Saturday, Sept. 20th @ 11:00am Instructor: Shay Boga, Peoria Gardens - Long Cycle Value Stream Leader & Perennial Production Lead Where: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis, OR...
Addressing the Challenges of the Summer Edible Garden
In a recent newsletter, we asked about what challenges you face while growing an edible garden in summer. The response was great! We look forward to creating more ways to help you overcome these challenges. For now, we've put together this blog that includes various...
Bees in August
Hope all is well in the hives. Did you know that mid-August is widely considered to be the start of the beekeeping year? By this time your honey supers are off (or should be taken off ASAP - reference our July blog), you’re checking mite levels and treating if...
Fall Planting Days | Sept 20-21
We're here to help you freshen up your planters for fall! Bring in your pots and planters, purchase new plants, and we'll do the dirty work for you. During our Fall Planting Days weekend Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st from 11am to 3pm, we welcome...
Creating a Moon Garden
What is a Moon Garden? Honestly, a moon garden is what you make it. It can be a single pot or your whole garden. This blog is mostly going to be about plant selection, providing you with a list of plants that really shine at night. This topic is mostly conceptual, and...
Our Favorite Summer Bloomers
Summer is when we spend the most time outdoors so make it as beautiful as can be with a diversity of blooming plants, especially ones that pollinators love. With temperatures in the 70's heading into the start of summer, right now is an opportune time to be...
All You Need to Know About Roses
June is National Rose Month, which is perfect timing as roses begin to bloom. The bold, bright and big flowers catch our eye during neighborhood strolls and make it near impossible to not stop and give it a sniff. A fragrant rose is truly one of nature's sweetest...
Lawn Care & Weed Control
The Challenge: Weeds are a universal problem, and choosing the right herbicide that combines effective weed control with safety for people, pets, and wildlife can be a challenge. Fortunately, some newer herbicides are available to provide responsible weed...
Feeding Your Plants with Organic Liquid Fertilizer: Why, How & Which One
Providing consistent nutrient supply to plants can be a challenge for the organic gardener. Increased selection and availability of complete organic granular fertilizers has helped, but one characteristic of all of these fertilizers is both their advantage, and their...
Growing Vegetables in a Shade Garden
One of the first things to consider when planting an edible garden is where do you want your garden to grow, and how much sunlight does the area receive? Start your observation close to the time of sunrise, and observe how the sunlight moves over your proposed garden...
Perennials that Support Hummingbird & Butterfly Habitat
A wholesome habitat for wildlife offers more than flowers. When growing a place for hummingbirds and butterflies to find refuge, there are a few aspects to consider that will help meet all their needs. Meeting Their Needs Use shrubs, like Flowering Quince...
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If you love plants and/or gardening this is the place for you! Absolutely lovely (clean and fresh) the service so professional, excited, kind and eager to help. Everything you need from beginner to experienced, I found many varieties of plants, bulbs and seeds, which looked very healthy, and hearty, the prices were comparable to most nurseries, some very affordable, ...
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Becky L.
I finally got to stop in and I was thoroughly impressed! They have great plant selection as well as bee handling, home goods and decor, house plants … I met a fellow customer and had an awesome conversation about mason bees! I also found some trees I have been having a hard time finding in the surrounding area!
Derrick L.
Good selection of high quality gardening supplies and plants for both indoor and outdoor garden and growing. Excellent service from the staff. Need beekeeping supplies or pond supplies? Native plants, seeds or bulbs? They have those as well. My favorite garden store in the midvalley.
Laura Z.
In 2020, my husband and I eloped quietly due to pandemic constraints. Shonnard's put together a bouquet, flower crown, and boutonniere for us. We were so impressed with the quality and professionalism from Shonnard's that we decided to use them again for our belated wedding reception with family and friends in June 2025. They went above and beyond to make our experience ...
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Kailee O.
This place is amazing! I live on the coast, but every time I come through the area I make a stop to see what LOVELY plants I can scoop up. The staff clearly care about the health of the plants. Seriously, every plant I've gotten from here is thriving. Just LOOK at this stunning Marble Queen I picked up today! ...
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