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(Left) Salvia ‘Little Kiss’- Sunset Western Garden Collection This great selection has the desirable colors of Salvia ‘Hot Lips’, but is better behaved and compact. Enjoy its red and white bi-color blooms from spring to fall. Zones 8-10. Height 18 inches. Spread 18 inches. See more T&L Nursery plant introductions on page 12. (Below) Euonymus ‘Happiness’ provides a bright sunshine yellow to any garden. Learn more about this plant on page 15.
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Chapter News
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[ Monthly Presidential Musings ]
Let’s talk about life’s little hidden secrets. Don’t we all have a secret stash of magazines hidden in our house somewhere? Come on, admit it. I do, but it’s not what might be your first thought… I have a stash of the B&B Magazine ‘New Plant’ issues. It’s something that makes me dream of the possibilities, should the day ever arrive when unlimited money and time would be available to add plants to my garden. I’m not talking about Tim’s Land of Misfit Plants, driveway-bound for eternity or until they die. I’ll admit to actually purchasing new plants from retail nurseries, and getting them planted the first year. There are also gifts or raffle prizes, something that happens when belonging to WSNLA. However, time is not on my side right now, so the days of planting new plants will have to wait a few years. Still, the stash of B & B’s will serve as a valuable source for really cool, unusual, or valuable plants that need to be on Camano.
Tim Gray WSNLA President Pacific Stone Company Everett
It’s with great anticipation that I’m writing this for the 2015 New Plants issue. I have the advance list of nurseries and plants, even photos. It feels like ‘insider trading’ because I’d like to head over to Van Klaveren’s Nursery and buy some Euonymus ‘Happiness’ for my garden before retail nurseries purchase this year’s crop. I should stop at T&L Nursery and grab up Mukgenia ‘Nova™ Flame’ before they’re sold out, which should happen right about now with their beautiful fall color. Skagit Gardens is introducing Lobelia ‘Starship Deep Rose’. All I can say is: Beam some up, Scotty! Blooming Nursery has Salvia microphylla ‘Free Speech’, an excellent plant for my rocky Camano soil and rather patriotic with that name. I killed a Parrotia persica during my 8 years in California (no irrigation). Bailey Nursery has Parrotia p. ‘JLColumnar’ Persian Spire™ Parrotia, perfect for the space saved all these years. And if you’re looking for screening, ask yourself “Who wouldn’t want a Linebacker?” Bailey can provide an entire offensive/defensive line with First Editions® Linebacker™ Distlylium. Evergreen, tough, drought tolerant: perfect to screen out my neighbor who thought the ‘greenbelt’ behind his house was “public property” and recently cut down the Douglas firs I’d planted 15 years ago. He also “cleaned up” my 80-year old cedars by removing the lower branches. I can now see his house through the woods from my fire pit: time to bring in the Linebackers. No matter what you or your company does in the horticultural community, it all comes full circle to one thing: Plants. Even if you sell stone and other hardscape materials as we do. While hardscape might be the structure of a landscape, it’s the plant material that makes a garden complete. So I’ll be adding this B&B Magazine to my secret stash, and look forward to getting back into the garden. My personal thanks to these five companies for their continued efforts to bring new plant introductions to the retail trade. Remember: Don’t Just Stand There, Plant Something!
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Cheers, Tim
Protecting & Advocating legislative and regulatory updates
Heather Hansen WSNLA Lobbyist Olympia November began with the general election. Only two legislative seats were on the ballot this year. In southeastern Washington, Mary Dye retained the seat she had been appointed to following the resignation of Representative Fagan. Rep. Dye is a wheat grower who will be very supportive of agriculture. Both Fagan and Dye are Republicans. The more significant race was in the 30th district which includes Milton, Pacific, Algona, and Federal Way. Carol Gregory had been appointed to fill this seat following the death of Representative Roger Freeman. Gregory, a Democrat, lost the election to Teri Hickel, a Republican. This change brings the House of Representatives to 50 Democrats and 48 Republicans. In Washington, DC, EPA has been busy with new rules for employees who work with pesticides. EPA has taken two major actions in the past months regarding training for those who work around pesticides. In September, a new worker protection rule
was finalized and a new rule for training pesticide applicators was proposed. In both cases, Washington State already had rules that exceeded the federal requirements so the changes we face now are less significant than other states. First, let’s look at the final rule for worker protection. Under the current rule, all workers must receive basic training in pesticide safety every five years. The new rule requires training every year. The content for training is expanded to 23 specific items. This requirement for expanded contact will not become effective for two years. New safety posters will be required. Employers will be required to keep records of training and to supply those records to employees upon request.
A new license category will be created for fumigation. Nurseries that fumigate soil or structures will need to employ or hire someone licensed in fumigation. This category will have a separate test and recertification requirements. If an applicator has unlicensed staff working under the supervision of a licensed applicator, a means of immediate communication must be provided. In addition, these workers must receive annual training on safe pesticide application. This requirement can be satisfied with Worker Protection Standard training. The proposal for increased training and certification is currently open for public comment. This rule may change before it is adopted.
EPA has also proposed new rules for certification and training for pesticide applicators. Again, Washington State already requires many of the proposed requirements so we will not be affected as much as many other states. However, some of the requirements will be a major change. Recertification will be required every three years rather than every five years. Training must be specific to your license category. That means, if you are short on recertification credits, you cannot simply attend the most convenient class, you must find one that is specific to the type of work you do. If you have multiple categories on your license, you must get recertification credits for each. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 5
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[ FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ]
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Mission Statement Of The Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association Growing the success of our members by representing, educating, and promoting our horticultural community. WSNLA members are committed to ensuring a vibrant horticulture industry for today and tomorrow. Together we work to grow our industry, by: 1. Protecting & advocating 2. Cultivating professionalism 3. Developing future professionals 4. Increasing consumer awareness about the benefits & value of plants, trees & landscapes. www.wsnla.org
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BREANNE CHAVEZ & WSNLA VICE PRESIDENT INGRID WACHTLER, CPH
Last month, WSNLA Vice President Ingrid Wachtler (Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery) and I attended the Western Regional Nursery Executive Conference. This is an annual conference that brings together the Executive Directors and key board leaders of Nursery & Landscape Associations in Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona and British Columbia. It is an opportunity to discuss and collaborate at a high level topics impacting our industry and Associations. Here are just a few topics discussed at this year’s conference: - Water in the West - Even though each state has its unique issues and needs with regards to water, we can all learn from one another through open communication. Presentations from a variety of regulators, legal advisors, industry advocates, and Association executives has provided greater understanding, tools, and relationships to better serve WSNLA members. - Serving Members & Cultivating New Leaders - Trade Associations are membership based organizations, so this topic is always lively and extremely valued. Through roundtable discussion, we are all provided an opportunity to collaborate by sharing our successes, challenges, and out of the box ideas that support serving our members. - AmericanHort Lighthouse Fund - Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Vice President & Industry Advocacy & Research at AmericanHort, presents an update on regulatory and legislative topics impacting our industry. His involvement with this conference provides an opportunity for WSNLA to communicate directly with our industry’s national organization. - Industry Marketing - All six Associations participating in this conference are active Plant Something partners. That means a large portion of the Western Region of the United States is working together - with the same messaging - to engage younger markets and increase awareness of the benefits of plants, trees and landscapes. (In total there are 20 states and 1 province.) Because you are a WSNLA member, you directly benefits through the www.Plant-Something.org. With ideas fresh in mind, your WSNLA leadership and staff are committed to growing the success of members, while ensuring a vibrant industry for current and future businesses.
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GardenWashington Locator Guide (features the WSNLA Green Passport)
Space Reservation/Coupon Commitment Deadline: December 18 Ad Artwork Due: January 4 Retail & Landscape Members, Promote Your Business to 14,000+ Customers! The GardenWashington Guide is printed once a year and features WSNLA retail nurseries, landscape professionals and supply stores. Over the years it has rooted itself into the gardening community as a trusted guide for home gardeners to connect with knowledgeable and qualified resources. With 14,000 printed, it is distributed at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show, Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Everett Home Show, OMB BIG Home & Garden Show, Puyallup Spring Fair, Pt. Defiance Garden Party, at member businesses, WSU Kitsap Extension, by Public Utilities, at various other shows throughout Washington, and, direct from the office by phone or email requests. Here’s how you can leverage the WSNLA GardenWashington Guide & Green Passport: GREEN PASSPORT - $250 Invite 14,000 customers into your nursery with a Green Passport coupon. On average $3300 in sales from January - June is generated from the coupon. Talk about ROI! Just let WSNLA know what you would like your coupon to offer AND we will put it together! DISPLAY AD - as low as $145 Promote your business to 14,000 customers with a display ad. Need help creating an ad? WSNLA can help! All ad rates include color. WSNLA LANDSCAPE MEMBERS, help customers find your business! Please let us know how you would like to be listed by selecting a category(s) that best fit your business services. This is how your business will be listed in the Guide and in the searchable online tool located on GardenWashington.com and WSNLA.ORG.
GardenWashington.com GROW YOUR BRAND - $450
Utilize the WSNLA Plant Something campaign to drive traffic to your business!
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2015 WSNLA Officers Tim Gray, President Pacific Stone Company 425-258-1911 | timg@pacificstoneco.com Bill Raynolds, My Garden, President Elect 206-406-3487 | mygardennursery@gmail.com Ingrid Wachtler, CPH, Vice President Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery 253-265-6271 | woodbrk@harbornet.com Duane Job, Treasurer Job’s Nursery 509-547-4843 | duanejob@gmail.com Megan Pulkkinen, CPH, Past President Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design 360-698-1865 | megancph@hotmail.com
WSNLA Board of directors Peter Van Well, III, Van Well Nursery 509-886-8189 | pete2@vanwell.net North Central Chapter President Scott Pringle, CPH, Paradise Lake Nursery 206-930-4132 | paradiselakenursery@gmail.com Northwest Chapter President Stephen Serafin, Quality Landscapes 360-385-6663 | qualitylandscapes @cablespeed.com Olympic Chapter President Kirsten Lints, CPH, Gardens ALIVE Design 425-318-2971 | kirsten@gardensALIVEdesign.com Seattle Chapter President Lucinda McMahan, CPH, Lucinda’s Landscapes 425-773-4237 | lucinda31@comcast.net CPH Caucus Chair Toni Cross, CPH, Toni Cross Seasonal Color Pots 206-781-1060 | toni@seasonalcolorpots.com Design Caucus Chair Chris Smith | Lake Washington Institute of Technology 425-739-8424 | chris.smith@lwtech.edu Horticulture Educator Caucus Chair Mary Ranahan, Cedar Grove Composting 206-963-0428 | mary.ranahan@cgcompost.com Horticultural Supplier Caucus Chair Gregory Smaus, CPH, Native Root Designs 206-227-4458 | gregory@nativerootdesigns.com Landscape Caucus Chair
As a sponsor your business will receive a display ad that is front and center on GardenWashington.com all year long - Plus, an enhanced listing in the WSNLA search tool. That is less than a $40 a month marketing investment - WOW, what a deal!
Ben DeGoede, CPH, Windmill Gardens 253-863-5843 | info@windmillgardens.com Retail Caucus Chair Open Positions: Mt Rainier Chapter President, Greenhouse Grower Caucus Chair, Wholesale Grower Caucus Chair & Out of State Caucus Chair
Reap the benefits of WSNLA’s Spring media campaign. It is the best deal around when looking to spend marketing and advertising dollars! Space is limited - Secure your spot today. Assistance with ad creation is available. Contact breanne@wsnla.org. Payments available. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 7
We are excited to welcome you to the new WSNLA website. Please take a minute to log into your WSNLA member account, reset your password and update your profile. We anticipate that this new website will be much easier to navigate than our last.
Once you are logged into your account, navigate to the right hand side of the page and click on Manage Profile under the My Profile heading. From here, click on the Edit Bio link under the Information & Settings heading. Here you can update your profile information at any time.
As part of the transition to the new site, you will need to reset your password. To do so, you can either go to www.wsnla.org and click the “Forgot Your Password” link on the homepage. You will then receive an e-mail with instructions on how to reset your password.
Thanks, and we look forward to growing in our new online community!
Find qualified staff by announcing your openings to WSNLA’s prequalified target market of nursery and landscape professionals. Submit your current opening(s) and your listings will be visible in the WSNLA Career Center for 30 days. In addition, your openings will be announced on the WSNLA
Facebook & Twitter pages. Be sure to log-in to your WSNLA member account to ensure member pricing. Members paying premium level dues receive posts at no charge. Opportunities for employment seekers to post resumes also available. To learn more visit www.wsnla.org or contact Breanne at (800) 672-7711.
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Sincerely, Your WSNLA Administrative Team
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When you log in to the website, you will land on your Member Profile Home page. On the main Profile Home page you’ll see your Feeds, Wall, Bio and photo, should you choose to upload one. On the right side of the Member Profile page are quick links to get you to various components in your Member Profile. Below is information about each of these components. Photo – you can upload your photo by clicking on the photo box and selecting add photo. – Click on this icon to access your Photos, Blogs, Files and Links, and Favorites. It is located at the top of your Profile Home page. Pages – If you have access to create your own Pages (this is determined by your membership level), you will see a link listed at the top of your Profile Home page that will provide you with a drop down list of your pages. Feeds – Similar to feeds on Facebook, feeds allow you to post and view continually streaming updates from your groups and connections you make within the community. Wall – Again, similar to Facebook, you or others can write on or post to your Wall. (Your membership level will determine if you have access to your own wall.) Bio – Your Bio is essentially the information you provided on your member application or during membership renewal. This section shows the information you’ve chosen to share with other members when they search your name in the Member Directory. You can manage the settings for each of the above items in your Member Profile by selecting preferences. You can determine who will see this information on your Member Profile Home page by selecting to make them viewable to the public, members only, or only to you and system administrators.
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Edit Bio – This is where you update your data and set your privacy settings to determine what information is available to the public, members only or administrators only when someone searches your name in the Member Directory. You may change these Privacy Settings by clicking on the lock icon next to the field. There are three choices: Public (Visible to Everyone), Members Only (Visible Only to Members) and Private (Not Visible in Profile). Privacy Setting Note – You can check your privacy settings by clicking on Public Profile on the right side of the page to see what information the Public can see when they view your Member Profile. Preferences – You can customize your Member Profile settings for various website features (Community, Connections, Favorites, Groups, Messaging, Profile and Wall). You can turn notifications and messages on or off, and subscribe to newsletters from the Forum and your Groups.
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Invoices – You can view current and process invoices as well as pay open invoices online in this section. You may also print receipts for your purchases. Membership – You can view your membership status and renew your membership in this section. You should be able to renew your membership up to 60 days prior to your membership expiration. Event Registrations - Any Events that you’ve registered for including Convention, Seminars, etc. will show up in your Event Registrations area.
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Favorites – You are able to Bookmark favorite and frequently visited pages on the website. You can share your Bookmarks with your member Connections or keep them private. To add a webpage to your Favorites just click on the star icon at the top of the page. When you click on the star it will ask you if you want to share it or keep it private and it will also offer you the option to place it in a Category. You can access your Favorites any time that you’re logged in by clicking on the Favorites quick link on the right side of the page. Networks – Add your public social networks here (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) and a direct link/icon will be added to your profile so members can connect with you on those networks. You can also access your Networks from the quick links on the right side of the page. Professional Development – Be sure your certification status is in good standing. Log in to your account and view your current continuing education credits online. This can be found under additional information at the bottom of your profile. If your annual fee has expired, your account will prompt you to renew your fee now.
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Messaging – The website has its own online message system. You can send and receive messages to and from other members and Groups that you are a member of. You can edit your Messaging settings in Preferences. You can also access Messages from the quick links on the right side of the page. Groups – There are several Groups that you may be a member of. If you are a member of a Chapter, a Committee or the Board of Directors, you’re a member of a Group. You will have access to the Group Member Directory, files, photos, calendars, Group Forum, Blogs and other features within each Group. You can edit your Group settings in Preferences. You can also access your Groups from the quick links on the right side of the page. Stay tuned as this tool continues to expand in use. Connections – Connections are similar to LinkedIn where you can create a circle of members that you would like to share, email and network with. You can edit your Connections settings in Preferences. You can also access your Connections from the quick links on the right side of the page. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 9
Thunbergia mysorensis
An exotic Spanish vine that will impress anyone who sees it! This hard to find twining vine grows 15-25 feet tall, with a dense glossy dark green 4 to 6 inch long leaves. The bright yellow flowers have red calyces and floral tubes and a gaping 3 inch mouth with red reflexed petals surrounding the lower margins. Common names include Doll’s Shoes, Lady Slipper Vine, and Indian Clock Vine. Must be seen to be appreciated! With a proper environment, this extraordinary vine can flower throughout the year, so it’s best grown in large pots that can be wheeled inside in the cooler months. Not hardy.
Baptisias in a lovely range of colors!
We are offering several new interspecific Baptisia cultivars this year that are great candidates for Xeric gardens. Our choice varieties are selected from the Chicago Botanic Gardens program by Jim Ault. Though these plants take a while to achieve their full size and performance, you’ll be astonished at their beauty and stature once they do. Here are two of our best:
(RIGHT) Baptisia ‘Sunny Morning’ (B. sphaerocarpa x B. alba)
provides loads of butter yellow flowers displayed above a dense round plant, to 3-4 feet tall in bloom and 5 inches wide. The plant is handsome in bloom or out of bloom, and needs virtually no maintenance. Hardy to zone 5, possibly lower.
(TOP RIGHT) Baptisia ‘Lavender Rose’ (B. australis x B. leucophaea)
blooms deep rosy pink and ages to a soft lavender rose, creating a beautiful and unique gradation of color on the flower spikes. This variety exhibits a vase shaped habit and blooms very heavily in late spring. Grows 3-4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Hardy to zone 5 or lower.
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Brugmansia ‘Wedding Cake’
A clean pure white Angel’s Trumpet that sparkles and stuns! Huge, fragrant, double white blooms are produced in profusion from summer to fall, on this sturdy upright small tree. Though generally not hardy in our area, Brugmansias can be overwintered fairly easily in an area where temperatures are kept above about 36 degrees F. This is worth doing, as they become more magnificent with age. This variety grows quickly however and satisfactory results can be had from a 1 gallon plant in a single season. Hardy to Zone 9.
Gladiolus ‘Carolina Primrose’
This cold-hardy old fashioned garden glad fits well into modern gardens. Graceful and trouble-free, the lovely elegant, soft yellow flowers blend well with most all other colors. Blooms early to late summer and gets 18-30 inches tall. Reputed to be hardy to zone 5!
Salvia micophylla ‘Free Speech’
Strong upright spikes hold clouds of fat, clear, and very bright red blooms starting in spring and continuing through fall. Best in a sunny location in a well-drained or droughty soil; in fact this is an excellent plant for the Xeric border or gravel garden. Hardy zones 7-9. Grows to 2-3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association -11
Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’ | Variegated Japanese aralia
This awesome, rare evergreen has white splashing and speckling on its broad palmate leaves. It takes about three years for it to show all of its mature characteristics, so be patient. Zones 7-9. Height 3-5 feet. Spread 3 - 4 feet.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Miss’
WOW! A super hardy, very compact Miscanthus with purple foliage! Narrow arching foliage emerges green in spring developing carmine and purple tones starting in early May with strongest coloring in October and November. The clump centers remain fresh green for a lovely two-tone effect. Reddish flower heads emerge from July-October for a long season of interest. Excellent for containers and borders. Zone. Height 2 -3 feet.
Helleborus ‘Madame Lemonnier®
This beauty is a new addition to the Helleborus Gold Collection® series. Enjoy the large, upward-facing pink flowers from mid-winter to early spring. A great choice to add winter blooms to shady gardens. Clumping Habit. Zone 5. Height 18 inches. Spread 18 inches.
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Rubina’ | Heather ‘Rubina’
A sport of Kramers Rote. Larger flowers and a slightly larger plant. Vibrant magenta flowers on dark green/bronze foliage. This variety is one of the best dark pink Ericas! Compact habit. Blooms December-April. Zone 5. Height 18 inches. Spread 20-25 inches.
Mukgenia ‘Nova™ Flame’
This hybrid is an amazing combination of Bergenia with its dark pink flowers and Mukdenia ‘Crimson Fans’ with its jagged-edged leaves and great fall color. Plus the thicker leathery leaves last longer than Mukdenia so the colors can be enjoyed for several more weeks in the fall. Long-lived and good for containers. Zones 3-9. Height 8 inches. Spread 14 inches.
Kniphofia ‘Poco Yellow’
Another great drought tolerant, deer resistant selection, ‘Poco Yellow’ is a fantastic, compact plant that will bloom continuously from summer through fall. Its stout, grassy leaves are strong enough to hold the upright blooms. Hummingbirds love this plant! Containers, front of borders, and small gardens. Zones 6-9. Height 15-21 inches. Spread 16 inches.
Salvia ‘Black & Bloom’
This high impact plant is an improved, earlier blooming version of ‘Black and Blue’. Thicker leaves, bigger blooms and black stems make it a stunning and drought tolerant option for the middle to back of borders. This deer resistant plant will bloom profusely until frost. Zones 8-10. Height 3 -5 feet. Spread 3 feet.
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(BELOW & LEFT) Monarda Balmy™ Pink, Balmy™ Purple
With the demand for pollinators such a “buzz,” Bee Balm is a great addition to any garden. The Balmy™ Series is compact, growing to only 10—12 inches tall by 10 inches wide, and is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (-30°). Early blooming and extremely mildew resistant, it’s a treat for the eyes, but not for critters. Deer and other grazers tend to leave this beauty alone.
Heuchera ‘Peach Flambé’ Coral Bells / Coral Flower
H. ‘Peach Flambe’: COPF, USPP #17195 Bright orange new growth matures to peach, then plum-colored leaves. Benefits: Bloom time: early summer. Exposure: sun to shade. Height: 7 inches. Spread: 14 inches. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4(-30º). Clusters of white flowers rise above height given: up to 16”. 14 - The B&B Magazine
Lobelia ‘Starship Deep Rose’
Finishing among the best in class for Cardinal Flowers, ‘Starship Deep Rose’ is a saturated, intense deep rose color that really turns heads. Flowers sit on dense upright spikes, and are irresistible to hummingbirds. This lobelia prefers moist soil and is a great addition to rain gardens. Height 20—24 inches, spread 18 inches; hardy to USDA Zone 6 (-10°).
Sedum Sunsparkler® Dazzleberry Stonecrop S. ‘Razzleberry’: USPP #22457
Masses of large, raspberry red flower clusters. Handsome smoky blue foliage. Low and mounding. Benefits: Bloom time: late summer. Exposure: full sun. Uses: beds, borders and containers; good ground cover. Height: 8 inches. Spread: 18 inches. USDA Hardiness Zone 4 (-30º).
Euonymus ‘Happiness’
Provides a bright sunshine yellow to any garden. This new variety is great for small spaces. It is compact and has an upright habit that reaches to 2 feet tall by 1 foot wide. The evergreen leaves are light yellow-green and turn to a deep yellow with age and sunlight. This plant is best in a full sun but can be in part shade. It won three Awards for 2015 Farwest Show: Award of Merit, People’s Choice Award of Merit and Retailer’s Choice Awards.
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(LEFT) Persian Spire™ Parrotia
Parrotia persica ‘JLColumnar’ PP24,951
Slender leaves emerge with a purple cast in spring then fade to green with attractive purple margins before maturing into dark emerald green for summer. Vivid fall color of yellow, orange and deep red. Unique upright form, fine texture and vibrant display of colors work well for hedges, screens or in small space gardens. Height: 25 feet Width: 10 feet. Zone: 5-8.
(TOP RIGHT) First Editions® French Cabaret™ Blush
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Mindoub 1’ PPAF
French Cabaret blooms profusely from July to October with double flowers in large pompoms, resembling those of double carnations or the petticoats of the dancers in Parisian cabarets. Dark pink flower buds open to a delicate blush pink with shades of white. Compact in size, heat tolerant and easy to grow in the landscape. Height: 5-8 feet. Width: 4-7 feet. Zone: 5-8. (BOTTOM RIGHT) First Editions® Summer Ruffle™ Hibiscus
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Aarticus’ PPAF
Aptly named, this variegated hibiscus has blue green foliage with creamy white margins. Dark pink to lavender single flowers add to the show in summer. At 3-4 feet in height and width, this is a great feature plant for smaller gardens or in patio containers. Height: 3-4 feet. Width: 3-4 feet. Zone: 5-8. 16 - The B&B Magazine
First Editions® Ruffled Red Magic™ Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-VII’ PPAF
Talk about red AND ruffled! This new crape myrtle has distinctly different, carnation-like, glowing red flowers that show beautifully against the lustrous dark green foliage. Foliage turns orange-red in fall. The habit is upright, but compact, with dense branching. Like the others in the Magic series, Ruffled Red reblooms in late summer if the first flush of flowers is deadheaded. It is also resistant to Cercospora leaf spot and powdery mildew. Height: 12 feet. Width: 8 feet. Zone: 7-9.
First Editions® Twilight Magic™ Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-VIII’ PPAF
The combination of deep plum-colored foliage and pink flowers is stunning. This upright, multi-stem tree really stands out in the landscape when it blooms. Even when not in flower, the dark foliage is handsome all on its own. An excellent alternative to purple leaf plums in areas where plums are defoliated by August. Resistant to Cercospora leaf spot and powdery mildew. Height: 16 feet. Width: 8 feet. Zone: 7-9.
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First Editions® Linebacker™ Distlylium Distylium ‘PIIDIST-IV’ PP25,984
This compact, upright evergreen takes on the shape of a white oak whiskey barrel in youth and matures into an excellent screening and hedge plant. Reddish new growth matures to a lustrous dark green. A member of the witch hazel family, petite red flowers appear in winter. It grows best in full sun to moderate shade with well-drained soil (on the acid side), but tolerates drought, heat and wet soil. It also displays exceptional resistance to disease and insects. Height: 8-10’ feet. Width: 6-8 feet. Zone: 7-9. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 17
Queen of Hearts Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Queen of Hearts’
Heavy flowering with large, upright blooms opening white before aging to a deep pink hue. Queen of Hearts stands out against other oakleaf hydrangea cultivars as the showy flowers appear approximately 7 to 10 days later than the rest. Flowers are held above the dense, deep green lobed foliage, which is highlighted in colors of mahogany and red in fall. Plant where it can best be enjoyed, in the garden border or as an informal hedge. Height: 6.5 feet. Width: 9 feet. Zone: 5-8.
First Editions® Diamond Rouge™ Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata ‘Rendia’ PP24,667 Without a doubt, Diamond Rouge™ is the
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Q&A | Certified Professional Horticulturist Where do you go for horticulture information when you need an answer? AG: For horticulture information I definitely go to my mentor, Susan Papanikolas of How Does Your Garden Grow. Susie has been a Seattle area garden designer and coach for about 20 years and she’s wealth of information. I also enjoy going to the Great Plant Picks and Fine Gardening websites. The nurseries are very helpful with information and always have knowledgeable staff. I also read a lot and subscribe to a number of publications like Northwest Horticulture Society, Pacific Horticulture, and Plant Amnesty.
Ann Gilpin, CPH Seattle CPH since 2015 and past WSNLA Scholarship & Research Charitable Fund recipient.
What’s one of the most common things you tell a homeowner about their garden? AG: It’s ok to remove an old large poorly pruned or declining plant. Often homeowners feel bad about a large plant being taken out. Where did you get your Hort. Education and would you recommend it to others? Why was it good for you?
Why did you become a CPH and how has this certification helped you?
management with landscapers and designers.
AG: I became a CPH because I wanted to become a professional in the field. After 22 years of teaching elementary students I wanted to challenge myself in new ways physically and mentally.
Do you feel it’s important to network in the horticulture industry and how do you network?
The CPH certification process has really helped boost my confidence and allowed me to network with others in the field. It helps me feel like a member of a very strong, supportive community. Tell us about your business or line of work? AG: I currently own my own fine gardening business called Cultivate. My work focuses on fine gardening maintenance, design and installation, coaching, pruning, and project 20 - The B&B Magazine
AG: Absolutely! It’s important to network especially when you are getting started. I stay in contact with horticulture students I went to school with. We help each other stay on top of workshops and events in the industry. We’ve also helped each other navigate the ins and outs of business license applications, insurance, materials resources, landscaper and bookkeeper referrals and general support. I also network with other gardeners in the Seattle area. It’s nice to know the work of other fine gardeners and landscapers so I can refer them to potential clients.
AG: I attended Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT). About one third of the students in the class were over 50 years old like myself. It was inspiring to be around people who were also changing careers and to see how they applied their skills from their previous work to the horticultural business. The combination of ages really made for a great community and work environment. The integrated style of learning made a big difference for me as well. There was a variety of activities that allowed for hands-on experiences. We’d study n the classroom and then we’d go do the work applied what we just learned in the field - like propagation in the campus greenhouses, field trips to the arboretum, local nurseries, and to work with and learn from industry professionals. LWIT provided me with a broad view of all the possibilities I could choose to pursue with my horticulture degree. I was impressed with the
program, the teachers and staff, and the quality of the information provided and would highly recommend LWIT to others interested in pursuing such a degree. How do you keep your knowledge and skills up to date? AG: I attend workshops and events I find through WSNLA publications, from the Green Gardening Program with Seattle Public Utilities, by attending Plant Amnesty lectures, and by keeping in close contact with my peers and former classmates from LWIT to find out what classes, lectures, and publications have been useful to them Do you have a signature plant that you would like to put in every landscape design? AG: One plant I’ve come to really admire is Arctostaphylos “Sunset”. Right now it has beautiful orange tinted leaves and it has grown slowly and steadily (now 3’ tall by 4’ wide) in one of the gardens I’ve maintained since it’s installation a few years ago. It’s drought tolerant, evergreen, and it works well in small Seattle gardens. Pacific Horticulture Society Jan 2010 has an in-depth article on the manzanitas. I made a point to visit Xera Plants in Portland just to see their collection.
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AG: I retired from teaching after almost 30 years in the classroom so the best part of my job is the peace and quiet of working in the gardens without interruption. I’ve enjoyed getting to know my clients and I appreciate the trust they have in me. It’s exciting to watch the gardens grow and change. I also have really enjoyed getting to know the workers in the industry. I love going to get a load of soil, or pots at the container warehouse, or to the nurseries for plants and talking with the staff. It’s quite a friendly group of people and I always learn a great deal from them.
Are you interested, or would you like to suggest a colleague, employee, or your employer to be our next featured Certified Professional Horticulturist? If so, please contact Elaine Sawyer, CPH Elaine SAWYER, CPH and CPH Committee member at elaine.sawyer@lwtech.edu.
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2015 WSNLA Chapter Activities Mt Rainier Chapter
For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Ingrid Wachtler, Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery at woodbrk@harbornet.com.
Northwest Chapter
December 3, 6pm. Holiday Gathering & Tour. Location: My Garden Nursery, Bellingham. Alison Kutz of Sound Horticulture will present. For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Toni Cross, CPH at toni@seasonalcolorpots.com.
Olympic Chapter
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Find more industry events at WSNLA.ORG! JANUARY 28-31, 2016. TACOMA HOME & GARDEN SHOW. Location: Tacoma Dome. For more information visit www. otshows.com/ths/. JANUARY 22-23, 2016. NORTHWEST GREEN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE. Location: Clearwater Casino, Suquamish. President by WSNLA & WALP. CPH, ecoPRO, APLD credit available. FEBRUARY 2016. BEE HEALTH: RESEARCH UPDATE & STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTING POLLINATORS. Location: TBA. CPH, ecoPRO, APLD credit available. FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2016 (every Friday). ecoPRO TRAINING & EXAM. Location: Kennydell Lodge in Kennydell Park, Black Lake (Olympia).
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December 8 - Industry Trends Panel. Location: TBA. For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Kirsten Lints at Kirsten@gardensalivedesign.com.
Host or Sponsor a Chapter Meeting Hosting a chapter meeting at your business is a great way to introduce your plant availability, products and services to potential clients and customers. By inviting nursery and landscape professionals to your business site, it provides an opportunity to share your expertise and build valuable relationships to grow your business.
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