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Branch and Birdie : A fragrant find in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood

One of the most encouraging signs of the recovering economy here in Portland over the past few years has been the reawakening and rebuilding of...
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Lilac time again: Pick the perfect spring fragrance

Nothing says spring like a lilac bush laden with fragrant blossoms. The bloom time of these treasured plants is so brief, it's hard to say...
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Fragrant destinations: Portland hosts the 2011 American Peony Society Convention

If you love the peony blossom, that old-fashioned favorite known as the Memorial Day flower, don't miss a very special event taking place on...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream event is a fantasy for fragrance lovers

Image: Delphiniums & clematis at Ferguson's Fragrant Nursery, photo by the author. Once again Ferguson's Fragrant Nursery in St. Paul,Oregon is...
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Fragrant destinations: 2010 Oregon Lavender Festival has something for everyone

Now that we finally have real summer heat here in the Northwest, it's time to get out of the city and enjoy the natural bounty around us. One such...
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Top scents for summer at Portland's Perfume House

The Perfume House in Portland is the place to go for the latest in truly fine fragrances. Many perfume lines are exclusive to the shop in Oregon,...
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Fragrant destinations:Bloom season comes early to Portland's public rose gardens

Portland residents seem to either look forward to the annual Rose Festival celebration or dread it. The thought of so many tourists, crowds and...
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Fragrant Mother's Day happenings in the greater Portland area

Breakfast in Bed by American artist Mary Cassatt, 1844-1926 Mother's Day is nearly here, and everyone wants to something special for their mother,...
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Closure of Saks Fifth Avenue Portland store affects selection for fragrance shoppers

Diptyque L'eau de Tarocco, a Saks exclusive for men The recent announcement that the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Portland would close in summer 2010...
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Fragrant Destinations: Portland Nursery has it all covered

Image credit: Daphne 'Lawrence Crocker' from portlandnursery.com Portland Nursery is a real institution in this city; the original location at...
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