Nursery News

We have begun the hiring of seasonal shippers to help get all those plants out the door and to their new families.  Peak season is from March through June, but could continue longer, so if you live nearby, are physically (and mentally) fit, and have time available, we’d love to hear from you. We also have

The Soil is Alive!  Practicing our theme for the year, several feet of compost are added to each new bed and mixed with the existing native soil.  In this case, we are using fresh leaves collected by the local municipality, which will be mixed until it turns a rich black color.  These beds are the

Just a reminder that our 2015 fall 20% off overstock sale ends at midnight today (Sunday).  Don’t miss this great opportunity to save on over 300 amazing perennials…while they last.

Thanks to everyone who attended and provided such glowing feedback about Anita’s first Meditation/Mindfulness class this past weekend at Juniper Level Botanic Garden. She’ll be starting a series of Mindfulness related classes at the garden in 2016 including several nonduality event.  These classes/events are all designed to teach the use of the garden as a

It is with sadness, that I share the passing of Camellia Forest Nursery founder, Kai Mei Parks, who just passed away from pancreatic cancer, diagnosed only last week. I’ll always treasure my early visits to the 35-year old Camellia Forest when it was a one woman operation, and how delightful Kai Mai was to chat

Garden Photography Workshop This Weekend Be sure to get your front row seat to photograph along side professional garden photographer Josh Taylor here in our gardens. Check out the details and register at Garden Photography Workshop and learn more about Josh on his website: Joshua Taylor Photography. Some of Josh Taylor’s Recent Work

I just snapped this photo of my favorite flower in the garden…my lovely bride, Anita Jane. Anita will be conducting her first class (a Mindfullness class &walk) here at Juniper Level Botanic Garden on Saturday October 24.  Only a few spaces remain for this unique and insightful opportunity. I’m sure you’ll find her as amazing

Anita and I just celebrated our 2nd anniversary this week…two years that have flown by. My world has been opened to so many things I never knew existed before we were married, and the learning is only just beginning. I still can’t believe I’m blessed to have such an amazing person with which to share