If you look carefully, you may notice some subtle changes to a few of the park’s trees. These are tree props, which as you may guess prop up trees, that are at risk of falling over. MSPC, with the encouragement of the City of Salem, hired Bartlett’s Tree Experts to assess, manufacture and install these…
Salem’s cool wet spring has led to show-stopping blooms and verdant growth, including the weeds. This Tuesday, MSPC’s Tuesday Gardeners tackled the weeds that were challenging the roses in the Tarter Rose Collection for supremacy.
If you look carefully, you may notice some subtle changes to a few of the park’s trees. These are tree props, which as you may guess prop up trees, that are at risk of falling over. MSPC, with the encouragement of the City of Salem, hired Bartlett’s Tree Experts to assess, manufacture and install these…
We are excited to announce the return of our annual Spring plant sale to benefit Bush’s Pasture Park. Friday, April 15, 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday, April 16, 10 AM to 3 PM Soapbox Derby Track, Bush’s Pasture Park Annuals & Perennials • Vegetable Starts • Herbs • Garden Art • Pollinator Plants Free…
The Conservancy and the City of Salem repaired the brick focal point in the Tarter Old Rose Collection, replaced the brick pads beneath two existing benches, and add a third bench. The brick work is now finished; in early spring, new roses will be planted within the focal point, completing the work on this elegant…
The MSPC Rose Committee (Debbie Alexander, Gretchen Carnaby, Bill Meltzer, and Brian Smith) was called into action this past spring under the guidance of rose expert Elaine Sedlack. Elaine has been a godsend to our committee. We have not had expert guidance since Leonie Bell, nationally known old rose expert, visited the Tartar Old Rose…
Fall marks planting season in the Willamette Valley. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, MSPC was able to purchase and contribute 5 young Oregon white oaks (Quercus garryana) to the park. Two will go on the north side of the Bush House to help restore the historical appearance of the house while three will…
Debbie Alexander loves plants. She loves growing plants, learning about plants, and writing about plants. Debbie began thinking about plants after moving into a new house in Salem that lacked landscaping. Knowing nothing about landscaping and gardening, Debbie began to educate herself by reading gardening books and visiting public and private gardens throughout the Willamette…
Bed 104 of the Tarter Rose Collection includes: ‘Veilchenblau’, Schmidt, 1909, R (Mult) ‘Amy Robsart’, Penzance, 1894, E. ‘Cupid’, Cant, 1915, HTCl ‘Mme. Grégoire Staechelin’, Dot, 1926, HTCl ‘Golden Celebration’, Austin, 1992, S/Aus ‘Russelliana’, Unknown, pre-1826, R (Mult) ‘Glarona’, Krüger, Pre-1913, HT ‘Dr. J. H. Nicolas’, Nicolas, 1940, HT ‘Mary Lovett’, Lovett, 1915, R (Wich)…
Bed 101 of the Tarter Rose Collection contains: ‘Louis Gimard’, Pernet (père), 1877, M ‘Kathleen’, Pemberton, 1922, HM F. ‘Rosa Mundi’, Unknown c. 1851 G ‘Rose de Rescht’, Lindsay, re-introduction, c. 1920, P ‘Garisenda’, Gaetano Bonfiglioli & figlio, Italy, 1911, R (Wich) ‘Victor Verdier’, Lacharme. 1859 HP ‘Penelope’, Pemberton, 1924, HM
