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bloomInspiration for your Garden, Home & Lifestyle from Al’s Garden & Home

2019 Season Kick-off

Prepare toPLANT!

Dreaming of your PERFECT PATIO

GATHER at the Garden Center

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Season Kick-off 2019

4Letter from Jack

Prepare To Plant!

6Create A Colorful Patio with Roses

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8Dreaming of Your

Perfect Patio

14Big Solutions for

Small Space Gardening

16New Ideas for

Houseplants in Your Home

20It’s Time for Gardening, Naturally

22Gather at the

Garden Center

On The Cover:The large bloom of a Tom Knudsen Camellia. Learn more about how to use Camellias in your outdoor living space on page 14.

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I’ve been at this for over 70 years and I still get excited every time the calendar turns to spring and I can begin planning my garden! It’s a New

Year and time to start fresh. Is there a project you have been dreaming of in your landscape? Do you have an area that you look at each year and wish to change or give an overhaul? Now is the time to prepare to plant! A little planning and preparation in early spring will allow you to have the landscape and look you want come summer.

How does your garden grow? If you aren’t sure how to answer this question, it is time to take a hard look at what you have in your garden and plan for it’s not so distant future. In this issue of bloom, look for tips and tricks of the trade to help give you a head start on spring planning. Our purple people are here to help, so bring us your vision and we can help find the perfect plants to fit into your landscape.

With many of us moving to smaller plots, we are finding creative ways to fit all of the gardening we love into tighter spaces. Dive into this issue of Bloom and find ideas on how to bring gardening to its full potential, even if your space is limited.

Spending time with family and friends is the most valuable way to enjoy whatever season you are in. Whether it is meeting at Al’s to catch up and shop or attending a Wine & Workshop Wednesday with girlfriends, we hope that you will use Al’s Garden & Home as a place to gather and connect with friends and fellow gardeners. You can also join our virtual community and become a part of our social media network through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. It’s time to jump into spring!

Prepare to PLANT!By Jack Bigej

Al’s Son & 2nd Generation Owner

Thursday, March 21st

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By Aaron Rivera • Al’s Tree & Shrub Buyer

Create a Colorful Patio with

It is common to find roses in the large yards and gardens

of homes around the “City of Roses”, but what about using our beloved roses to brighten up your patios and other smaller spaces for a change...in containers! Planting roses that tend to be more compact or grow vertically work great in containers to help brighten up and add a welcoming fragrance to your home’s entryway.

Here at Al’s, we think the best time to buy roses is in the late winter or early spring, when we have a wonderful selection of roses to choose from. If you are interested in varieties that look beautiful and will grow well in containers for up to three years, here are our recommendations.

ROSESOpposite page

‘Princess Alexandra of Kent’ Compact Shrub, Pink Color, Strong Fragrance

This page, clockwise from top left

‘Carding Mill’ Compact Shrub, Apricot Color, Glorious Myrrh Fragrance

‘Darcey Bussell’ Compact Shrub, Deep Crimson, Moderate Fruity Fragrance, Excellent Disease Resistance

‘Radiant Perfume’ Compact/Medium Shrub, Deep Yellow, Strong Citrus Fragrance

‘Sunstruck’ Medium Shrub, Enormous Deep Yellow to Orange Blossoms

‘Miss Congeniality’ Compact/Medium Shrub, White with Pink Picotee, Excellent Disease Resistance

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By Teri Schafer • Al’s Patio Furniture Buyer

Dreaming of YourPERFECT PATIO

Take a deep breath and imagine what it would be like to have your ideal outdoor area, and then consider how you can make that dream come true. Early spring is a great

time to focus on creating a yard that has both form and function while not loosing sight of design and color. Consider the look, the elements, the colors - and then edit!

The LOOKWhat if you had multiple areas? A deck outside your bedroom, or a deck off your dining area? Maybe even consider an area pushed farther away from the house, in a more secluded setting? Each of these areas can be enhanced to create a special experience and is well worth the effort. Small spaces have vast potential, and with a little forethought, you will be able to fit more than you imagine - with enhanced functionality!

Left: Laurel CollectionTop: Aragon Collection



The ELEMENTSConsider the elements that attract you. Your style is reflected in every aspect of your life. So whether it is traditional, transitional, or that modern eclectic edgy look, take the time to consider your personal style. The use of new and mixed materials are bringing some unique twists in design that will help you define your look.

The COLORSThe art of color can be challenging yet rewarding. Whether your space is small or grand, consider how you feel when you look at certain colors. Do you want bright energizing colors, or muted relaxing hues? From bright playful shades to cheer up your spaces, to deep, soothing tones that evoke the calming feel of nature, color has a big impact on the overall feel of your outdoor space. After selecting your primary color, introduce that unexpected color accent to give your deck that extra aesthetic punch!

Choose your mood - choose your color.

Choose an accent color.

Consider new or mixed materials.

Take notice of the details.Right: Capetown CollectionBottom Left: Ellington Collection

Bottom Right: Concord Collection



Now EDITTake in all of these possibilities. Today, less is more, so you need to be selective about every item that is added to your outdoor living space. Take inspiration from a single element that renews your spirit and gives you peace.

Aragon Collection


Big Solutions forSmall Space Gardening

By Aaron Rivera • Al’s Tree & Shrub Buyer

Gardens are as unique as the gardeners that plant and care for them. Some gardeners have the luxury of planting on acres of land, while others are challenged by maximizing the impact of a “postage stamp”

plot. For those of us in the latter group, there are some great ways to enjoy all the benefits of gardening, even in smaller yards, patios, decks, or balconies. By selecting the right plants for containers, and the perfect outdoor accompaniments, you can enjoy your small outdoor space all year long!

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Container in Back:Lemon CypressFatsiaKorean Rock FernHeucheraWire VineDeschampsia GrassPrimrose

Container Front Left:Bay Leaf LaurelKorean Rock FernHeucheraWire Vine‘Ogon’ Acorus Grass

Container Front Right:Convexa Japanese HollyDeschampsia GrassPansies‘Ogon’ Acorus Grass‘Frost Kiss Molly’s White’ Hellebore

Container in Back:Star JasminePhormiumHeucheraFatsiaOrange Carex‘G.C.Camelot’ Hellebore‘Sundance’ Choisya

Container Front Left:AcubaKorean Rock FernWire VineHeucheraPrimrose

Container Front Right:‘Magnoliaeflora’ Camellia‘Sundance’ Choisya‘Ogon’ Acorus GrassKorean Rock FernWire VinePansies

To really make a visual impact in a small space, try grouping together multiple containers and filling them with plants that have similar care needs. Choose a beautiful statement container, but make sure to add other containers of different sizes and shapes to keep it interesting. This will actually make your space look bigger! Cluster the containers and choose a plant color that is consistently repeated in each container to achieve the cohesiveness you are looking for.

Nothing looks worse than one big container with just 1 or 2 plants in it, so choose a focal plant, such as the ‘Magnoliaeflora’ Camellia, that is evergreen and will look good all year round. Make sure to pack ’em full to give you the most impact. The other mistake that can be made is to use lots of little containers, which ironically only serves to make your space look smaller!

When you are really challenged by a limited footprint, always go vertical. Try using existing elements such as fences to encourage the use of all overhead space. If you are lucky enough to have arches or trellises, us them for hanging baskets, making sure to invest in good iron to support the weight of a recently watered plant.


New Ideas for Houseplants in Your Home

Spring is just a few weeks away and there are signs of the landscape showing off their

late winter blooms. While we all enjoy these in our gardens, we still need that greenery fix for all the time we spend inside our home. If you are craving the spark of green foliage or a color pop of a bloom, tropical plants are the answer! Research has shown that even 1 indoor plant helps to lighten our moods and clean the air. If that is true, just think of what 4 or 5 plants in one grouping could do for your indoor environment. Plus, a grouping of plants - with similar light needs - make a pleasing visual arrangement in any room.

In a space of a few feet away from a window, The cascading leaves of Spider Plants or Pothos contrast well with the deep green foliage of Peace Lilies or ZZ Plants.

The routine of caring for these plants will become a pleasant activity each week, and the stress of the day will melt away as you water and interact with your plants. That’s why at Al’s, we bring in a large assortment of plants with unique characteristics for the many spaces available in your home.

A pairing of Anthurium with brightly colored waxy flowers, and Pothos. Display these close to a brightly lit window!

By Judy Alleruzzo • Al’s Houseplant Buyer

An array of succulents and cactus make for an interesting collection of low-water needs plants on a brightly-lit windowsill


It’s Time for Gardening, Naturally

Us gardeners love the thought of being outdoor and growing wonderful flowers

and delicious edibles. Over the past few years, however, we have seen challenges to the health of our gardens and crops. Bee populations are in decline around the world and we have endured more summer heat and less seasonal rainfall.

But there are steps we can take to help nourish the bee and other beneficial insect populations and help our gardens withstand the heat and drought. It just takes being mindful of natural gardening practices when planning your garden. With a few simple steps, you can create a well-balanced garden with healthy soil, pollinated flowers, plentiful edibles. Even feeding hummingbirds and other neighborhood birds can entice them in joining beneficial bugs to snack on the “bad bugs” that can plague your garden. And the more bees and beneficial insects roaming around our gardens, the more well-balanced our gardens will be!

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By Judy Alleruzzo • Al’s Perennials Buyer

TIPS for a Natural Garden

Provide your garden with many different types of plants and flowers. This diversity creates an environment for all kinds of different pollinators.

Feed the soil. Add compost when planting new plants, and top dress your garden beds with organic material. That organic material is alive with beneficial microbes, and

helps create good drainage. The top dressing also helps to keep the soil cool and moist in the heat of the summer.

Group plants together with like-cultural needs so that thirsty plants can get the water they need, while not over-watering the others.

Release Mason Bees and add a Mason Bee House to your garden area. These bees look similar to the common housefly and begin pollinating flowers when the weather is a few degrees too cool for the honey bees.

Release ladybugs to feast on aphids and other unwanted bugs in your garden.

Add a bird bath for the birds and other creatures that enjoy a good water source.

Plant Northwest native plants to attract our native pollinators. These plants are also adapted to the winter rainfall and summer

droughts of our region.

When you can, use less toxic solutions to pest removal. Natural products or even a simple

stream of water can combat these bad bugs.



Meet up with old friends, connect with co-workers, create new friendships, and get a little dirty. Workshops at Al’s Garden & Home are anything but ordinary. We have taken away the stodgy

classroom setting and infused a more playful, relaxed, social atmosphere, letting you enjoy a laid-back creative evening out with friends amongst our blooming backdrop. Each class is taught by an Al’s Expert, covering design, creation, and care of a new and trendy planting project and paired with a local vintage from our one of our amazing Oregon wineries. You are sure to go home with great memories and a wonderful living creation. Come and experience your garden center in a whole new way.

Gather at the Garden CenterBy Eve Hansen • Al’s Events Coordinator

Create unique and on-trend living decorations! Connect with old friends, or create new ones!

Learn from Al’s Experts on design, creation, and care of your planted projects.


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