I have been a proponent of the concept of edible landscape for about 20 years. I have a bit of a practical streak and really just couldn't see doing all of that work in my yard and not getting something great to eat out of it. ( Besides the deer usually eat anything that is too far from my house so I had to start planting closer). At Mountainside Herbal Nursery we have put that experience to work for you and will offer an amazing variety of herb, vegetable, fruit and even edible flower plants for you this year. Whether you have a large garden that you want to feed your family from year round or room on a deck for some great fresh tomatoes and herbs we will have what you need.

I think I have finally completed the seed buying process for the year and did I really go crazy this year. We had so many requests last year year for additional types of vegetable starts that I decided to do a little research to find out which vegetables do well as transplants. Boy was I surprised! Many vegetables actually do better in this area as transplants due to our very cool spring soil temperatures. As we get closer to planting season I will discuss the many varieties we have added to help you get started on your edible landscape.

Check out our plant lists for 2009 at www.mountainsideherbalnursery.com . If you have any questions please email at mtherbal@aol.com or call 503 709 6947

I have been a proponent of the concept of edible landscape for about 20 years. I have a bit of a practical streak and really just couldn't see doing all of that work in my yard and not getting something great to eat out of it. ( Besides the deer usually eat anything that is too far from my house so I had to start planting closer). At Mountainside Herbal Nursery we have put that experience to work for you and will offer an amazing variety of herb, vegetable, fruit and even edible flower plants for you this year. Whether you have a large garden that you want to feed your family from year round or room on a deck for some great fresh tomatoes and herbs we will have what you need.

I think I have finally completed the seed buying process for the year and did I really go crazy this year. We had so many requests last year year for additional types of vegetable starts that I decided to do a little research to find out which vegetables do well as transplants. Boy was I surprised! Many vegetables actually do better in this area as transplants due to our very cool spring soil temperatures. As we get closer to planting season I will discuss the many varieties we have added to help you get started on your edible landscape.

Check out our plant lists for 2009 at www.mountainsideherbalnursery.com . If you have any questions please email at mtherbal@aol.com or call 503 709 6947

Winter Market

It has been a long time since any post was made. I will make a renewed effort. There are a few weeks left in the Hillsboro Winter Market. It is a small, but growing market. The hazelnuts and walnuts look really good this year. We are also hoping to have a few Meyer lemons before the end of the market season. Hope to see you there!

The new seed catalogs have started to arrive. So we are looking forward to getting input for people what kind of plants they will be looking for next spring. Link to our main website and let us know.

It has been a long time since any post was made. I will make a renewed effort. There are a few weeks left in the Hillsboro Winter Market. It is a small, but growing market. The hazelnuts and walnuts look really good this year. We are also hoping to have a few Meyer lemons before the end of the market season. Hope to see you there!

The new seed catalogs have started to arrive. So we are looking forward to getting input for people what kind of plants they will be looking for next spring. Link to our main website and let us know.

Ta-Da walls!

Ta-da! And now there are walls.

Ta-da! And now there are walls.

Getting Closer

The posts for the side walls of the new greenhouse are in the ground and the gravel for the first layer of floor, as well. It is getting closer everyday! YEAH!!

The posts for the side walls of the new greenhouse are in the ground and the gravel for the first layer of floor, as well. It is getting closer everyday! YEAH!!

It feels like spring is coming!!

It feels like spring will be here any day now. The last few days have been warm and sunny. (I know rain is coming. This is Oregon after all.) The farmers' market applications are being filled out. (An important part of spring in our world.) The first pepper seedling are up. They are so cute and bright green. You can't help, but smiling when you look at them. It is all so inspiring and I can't wait for spring to be here!!

It feels like spring will be here any day now. The last few days have been warm and sunny. (I know rain is coming. This is Oregon after all.) The farmers' market applications are being filled out. (An important part of spring in our world.) The first pepper seedling are up. They are so cute and bright green. You can't help, but smiling when you look at them. It is all so inspiring and I can't wait for spring to be here!!