Mother Nature Does It Again- Rows and rows of peonies in the field are a feast for the senses. Get out and enjoy the gardens of the Pacific Northwest.
Bowers of Flowers
Ah, the glory of the summer season! Close your eyes and breathe in the delicate scent of flowers. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the profusion of flowers that are everywhere in summertime. From asters to zinnias, the variety of flowers staggers the imagination and triggers awe at Mother Nature’s broad handiwork. Use the resources of the PCC library to investigate which blooms you will plant in your very own garden.
Suggested catalog searches
Related database
- Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture
- This collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Related websites
- Public Gardens in Portland
- Includes information on the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, Rhododendron and Rose Gardens.
- Oregon.com - The Gardens of Portland
- Portland is not just the "City of Roses"; rather, it is the home of many lush gardens and terraced landscapes.
- The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO)
- This group is dedicated to the promotion of hardy herbaceous perennials.
- Gardening - Multnomah County Library
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Includes "Great Plant Picks", "Wildflowers in Bloom", "Vintage Gardens Antique Roses" and much more.
- OregonLive.com - Homes and Gardens
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Features gardening and home improvement tips, ideas, photos and videos from Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.