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Jack Muldoon returns to Incahoots once again to host more Chinese tea tastings. On Saturday,December 5th and again on Monday, December 14th, be sure to stop by to meet Jack and sample a variety of fine Chinese Pu-erh and Ti Kwan Yin teas. Jack also will be bringing some new teas from his recent travels in China.

Saturday, December 5th and Monday, December 14th, 10:00am. to 1:00 p.m. No charge.

This is an event not to miss.  Jack brings in his own authentic Chinese tea service and enthralling stories of his trips to China.

The 18” wreath (12” ring size) is $19.95 and the 22” wreath (14” ring size) is $24.95

We will gladly ship wreaths anywhere in the lower 48 United States. Attractively boxed, your gift will arrive fresh and ready to display. Packing and Shipping charges are just $20.00 per wreath. (For wreaths delivered in the McMinnville city limits the charge is just $6.00).

To place your order, call us at (503) 472-4923 or stop by the store.

winter container garden

We usually think of container gardens during the spring and summer months, but fall and winter plants also offer an abundant array of color and texture for focal points in containers as well.
To keep your containers looking fresh and eye-catching, it helps to change them seasonally so plants are at their best.
The first step in putting together your creation is selecting a container.  Just about anything that will hold soil and has provision for drainage will do.  Terra-cotta pots, stoneware, homemade wooden boxes, old shoes, use your imagination. If you are reusing a container it should first be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water.
When considering plant choices for fall and winter containers, keep in mind that flowers are sometimes at a minimum, so focus on foliage and berry color, architectural form and silhouette value. For instance, a dramatic combination with no actual flowers could be…

Red Twig Dogwood (tall red twigs)
Bergenia (large leaves turn red in winter)
Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ (brightly colored stems of  yellow, orange, pink, crimson, or purple)
Gaultheria (evergreen foliage with bright red berries)
Ornamental Kale (ruffly texture in purple or white leaves)
Pieris Japonica (variegated foliage and small flower buds)

To really distinguish your planting, consider adding a bit of art or whimsy to the design.  Many garden accessories work equally well in containers and with the current popularity of gardening and nature, they’re not hard to find.  Gigantic metal dragonflies, insect theme votive candle holders, and inspirational garden plaques are all easy to poke in. For a more natural look, don’t overlook the impact of twigs. Just a few curly willow, dogwood or birch stems can dramatically change the look of your container.

Annual Color

Pansies and Violas
Ornamental Kale and Cabbage
Swiss Chard
Cyclamen
Chrysanthemums

Low / Trailing

Ajuga
Moss
Thyme
Rosemary
Wintergreen (evergreen foliage, red berries)
Rubus – Creeping Raspberry
Sedum
Lysimachia – Creeping Jenny

Medium Height / Mounding

Helleborus (winter flowers)
Heather
Evergreen Ferns
Bergenia
Armeria
Herbs
Dusty Miller
Sarcoccoca
Sage
Heuchera
Euphorbia
Grasses

Tall / Vertical

Red or Yellow Twig Dogwood
Conifers and evergreen shrubs
Camellias (late-winter flowers)
Yucca
New Zealand Flax
Beauty Berry
Daphne
Grasses (decorative seed heads)
Corylopsis
Dwarf Japanese Holly
Dwarf Rhododendron
Taxus – Yew
Pieris Japonica
Dwarf Nandina
Forsythia

Printable version

Waterfalls of the Northwest

Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest: 200+ Waterfalls throughout Oregon & Washington
David L. Anderson
Discover more than 200 waterfalls throughout Oregon and Washington’s most scenic, unique, and diverse landscapes.
Overview chapters on Pacific Northwest climate, geology, photography, and basic hiking tips prepare readers for their treks to the falls, while each of the falls’ descriptions includes directions for how to get there; the USGS topographic map quad; hike distance; falls’ source, height, and volume; and suggestions for the best time of year to visit. Regional maps showing the locations of each of the falls are also included. Distances range from easy walks of a few hundred yards to strenuous 10-mile hikes, to accommodate any level of hiking ability.

Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest:
Timber Press Field Guide
Steve Trudell and Joe Ammirati
This compact, beautifully illustrated guide presents descriptions and photographs of 460 of the region’s most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms. The geographic range covered by the book includes Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and westernmost Montana, with an emphasis on the heart of mushroom country: the low- to mid-elevation forest habitats of western Oregon and Washington. In addition to profiles on individual species, Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest also includes a general discussion and definition of fungi; information on where to find mushrooms and guidelines on collecting them; an overview of fungus ecology; and a discussion on mushroom poisoning and how to avoid it.

Brian’s notes:

A SUPREMELY BAD IDEA: THREE MAD BIRDERS AND THEIR QUEST TO SEE IT ALL is cleverly written and is a fun read even if you have no interest in birds. Besides, there’s something about the bird on the cover that dares you just to open it up.

A Supremely Bad Idea

A Supremely Bad Idea: Three Mad Birders and Their Quest to See It All
Luke Dempsey
It began innocently enough, when two eccentric guests at Luke Dempsey’s weekend home pointed out a small bird flitting through his garden. Dempsey, entranced, found himself falling head over heels. Before he knew it, he and his friends were off on an epic birding journey down the backroads of America, in search of the country’s rarest and most beautiful birds. A Supremely Bad Idea is the hilarious story of their trip.

Brian’s notes:

The other one I’ve just started is WISDOM OF THE LAST FARMER: HARVESTING LEGACIES FROM THE LAND. This one I picked up and started reading a passage at random. And then had to keep reading to the end of the chapter. This one is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been a farmer, who has ever attempted to live by their values, or who has ever eaten a perfect peach.

Wisdom of the Last Farmer

Wisdom of the Last Farmer: Harvesting Legacies from the Land
David Mas Masumoto
In his gorgeous, lyrical prose, Masumoto conjures the realities of farming life while weaving in the history of American agriculture over the past century, encapsulating universal themes of work along with wisdom that could be gleaned only from the earth. By the end of the workday, he understands the feeling of accomplishment when you’ve done your best…and discovers that it’s when he lets go – of both his father and control of nature – that wisdom manifests itself. And, when Masumoto’s daughter intends to return to the family farm, hope is found in the generations. In the quiet eloquence of WISDOM OF THE LAST FARMER, you will see how your own destiny is involved in the future of your food, the land, and the farm.
Masumoto – an organic farmer working the land in California’s Central Valley – farms stories as he farms peaches. In this impassioned memoir of revitalization and redemption, he finds the natural connections between generation and succession, fathers and children, booms and declines as he tells the story of his family and their farm.

Natalie

Natalie likes the comforting feeling of a warm drink on a chilly day. She pointed out that we have a plethora of tea pots and cute mugs that make that drink even more special. She loves the fall colors and enjoys smelling all the new fall Yankee Candle scents. She looks forward to the excitement of unpacking the new merchandise and being the first to see what has arrived.

Dianne

Dianne loves the colors of fall – the reds, oranges and yellows of the potted mums, the assortment of cut flowers and foliage, and the beautiful fall wreaths that adorn almost every wall at the store. She also enjoys the feeling of fall. There is excitement in the air and the holidays are just around the corner!

Janet

Janet can hardy resist a nice scarf and keeps us well stocked with a variety of beautiful scarves. They are perfect for snuggling into on a cool autumn day. She also loves fall gardening and the promise of winter veggies in the garden.

Brian

Brian enjoys a nice cup of hot tea on a cool crisp day. He can usually be found drinking Assam Breakfast, All Day Breakfast or Ceylon Breakfast, but he also looks forward to trying the new teas that come in. New teas this fall include a new selection of reds and some chocolate teas. Of these, the Coconut Cocoa is his favorite.

Miranda

Miranda had only one thing to say when asked her favorite thing about the fall: Halloween! She’s been planning her costume for some time now! We have a spooktacular collection of Halloween decor here at the store including jewelry, candles with frightful scents, candle holders, signs, recipe books and more.

Marcel

Marcel did not hesitate when picking his favorite thing about fall, he knew right away: Yankee Candles! The fall scents are some of his favorites. He loves Pumpkin Pie, Harvest, Autumn Leaves, Spiced Pumpkin and Cranberry Chutney. He also likes to wear scarves and reportedly has a briefcase full of them at home.

Alena

Alena loves curling up with a good book and planning her next outdoor adventure. She can commonly be found with a hiking book in her possession and Incahoots always has several good ones to choose from. She also enjoys journaling and can quickly fill pages with her thoughts and ideas. She has already inspected the vast selection found a the store. They are all so nice, it’s hard to choose a favorite! `AW

What are some of your favorite things?