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February 21, 2012 at 9:43 pm #602245
goodgracesParticipantMy garden is finally at the point where most things are well established and growing well. I always seem to have micro-redo projects happening, though, and am getting frustrated at the high cost of plants. While I love our WS boutique nurseries and definitely frequent them for rare or impulse purchases, I just can’t afford to purchase “basics” from them.
So — I am looking for your recommendations on good resources for reasonably priced plants and would certainly consider online options if the price is right. I am specifically looking for woody shrubs and perennials.
Thanks in advance!
February 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm #748484
KimberleyParticipantI’ve had good luck with burpee, but the more experienced gardens may have better recommendations.
February 21, 2012 at 10:04 pm #748485
KatherineLParticipantHave you considered propagating things yourself? The library should have books on the subject and there may be people on the forum who’d allow a bit a unobtrusive pruning of their plants. Hydrangeas, for example, root easily from cuttings. I have a couple of snowberry bushes that root all too easily – not really good for a city yard, though. Roses can be rooted from cuttings, also. Just a few examples.
February 21, 2012 at 11:49 pm #748486
funkietooParticipantFurry Faces Foundation has plant sales starting in May and going through July. The plants are heatlhy, well suited for the Northwest and prices are very reasonable.
3″ pot size are $1.50 to $3.00
one gallon size average $4.00 – $6.00
http://www.furryfaces.org or stay tuned by ‘liking’ their facebook.
February 22, 2012 at 1:03 am #748487
waterworldParticipantI usually look for plant sales in spring and early summer. The King County Master Gardeners hold one or two each spring at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture, there are some at the UW Arboretum, at the nursery at South Seattle Community College, and a number of other locations. I’m not sure of a handy site with a comprehensive list, so you might have to noodle around to find the event notices. The prices are often fantastic, a tiny fraction of retail for high-quality shrubs, perennials, natives, and veggie starts.
February 22, 2012 at 3:02 am #748488
anotherwsmomParticipantYou might also try Plant Amnesty for random items.
February 22, 2012 at 5:20 pm #748489
PibalParticipantCheck out the South Seattle Community College Garden Center. It’s next door to the SSCC Arboretum. Here’s a link: http://pugetridge.blogspot.com/
It’s closed for the winter season and will reopen around mid-April. Very knowledgeable staff and should meet your needs pretty well. Call 934-5323 Tuesdays through Thursdays for more information. Good luck!
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