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OregonFlora: A Comprehensive Guide to the Vascular Plants of Oregon

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: In the Garden, Native Plants, Resources

If you’re interested in learning about plants native to Oregon, OregonFlora is a great resource to support your learning. They’ve assembled a guide to the 4,700+ vascular plants of Oregon which they share through their website, the Flora of Oregon books, and their wildflower identification app.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Char’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Char’s habitat in the Cedar Mill area is full sun to full shade, with dry to wet soil conditions and a slope.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Amber’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Amber’s habitat in the Cully neighborhood is full sun to full shade, with dry soil conditions and a slope

Spring Partner Events & Classes

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Events

Many of our partners are offering great classes, events, or resources this spring. Check our the list of partner events we know about.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Ruth’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Ruth’s habitat in Vancouver is part to full sun to full shade, with dry to moist soil conditions

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Anne and Gary’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Anne and Gary’s habitat in Garden Home in Washington County is part to full sun to full shade, with dry to moist soil conditions and a slope

Open Gardens Project – Featuring the “Water Wise Garden at the Wildlife Botanical Gardens” Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: The Water Wise Garden habitat is located in Brush Prairie, Washington. It has part to full shade, with moist soil conditions.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Rosewig’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Jane’s habitat in Beaverton has full sun, part sun, and shade light conditions and dry to wet soil conditions as well as a slope

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District: Fall Classes

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Events

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is hosting a series of free webinars in English this fall. Check them out below or directly on their website at https://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Donna’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Donna’s habitat in Lake Oswego is part to full shade, with dry to moist soil conditions

Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District: Fall Classes

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Events

Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District (TSWCD) is hosting a series of free webinars in English and Spanish this fall. Check them out in this post or directly on their website: https://tualatinswcd.org/.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Laura’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Laura’s habitat in Cedar Hills in Washington County has full sun, part sun, and shade light conditions and dry to wet soil conditions as well as a slope

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Anne’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Anne’s habitat in Portland has full sun conditions

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Paula’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Paula’s habitat in North Portland has full sun to part shade to full shade conditions and dry to moist soil conditions

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Debbie’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Debbie’s habitat in South Tabor in SE Portland has full sun to part shade to full shade conditions and dry to moist soil conditions

Caring for plants, animals, and each other during extreme heat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: In the Garden, Living With Wildlife, Native Plants

As extreme heat and extended periods of drought become more frequent in our region, we wanted to share some tips on how to care for plants, animals, and each other during extreme heat.

Fall Native Plant Sales

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Plant Sales

Sparrowhawk Native Plants: Online ordering for Sparrowhawk’s fall native plant sales starts Sunday, August 15th for pick-up in October. Shop in advance from a great selection of habitat-friendly native plants.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Heidi’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Heidi’s habitat in the Piedmont neighborhood of North Portland has full to part sun and dry conditions

Partner Job Opportunities

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Uncategorized

A lot of our partners are hiring. See below links to the open positions. Columbia Land Trust Advancement Director – application deadline August 17th Administrative Assistant – open until filled East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Grants Manager – application deadline September 15th Outreach & Education Coordinator – application deadline September 7 Friends of…

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Andrew’s Habitat

by Megan Van de Mark

Categories: Open Gardens Project

Site Information: Andrew’s habitat in Kenton has full to part sun conditions

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