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Open Gardens Project – Featuring Paula’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / August 17, 2021

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

A garden with a lot of plants and trees.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Debbie’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / August 17, 2021

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

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Garden ID Resources

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / August 13, 2021

People often ask us to identify wildlife, plants, and pests. Although we are happy to help, there are currently many free resources that do an excellent job at that. These are some that our program participants may find useful.

Birds perched on a branch.

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

By Megan Van de Mark / August 12, 2021

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.

Two women in pink aprons.

Fall Native Plant Sales

By Megan Van de Mark / August 9, 2021

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.

A house with a wooden deck and a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Heidi’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / August 6, 2021

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

A group of people planting a tree in a field.

Partner Job Opportunities

By Megan Van de Mark / July 29, 2021

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…

A small backyard with a wooden fence and a sign.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Andrew’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / July 29, 2021

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

A flower bed in front of a house.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Wayne & Patricia’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / July 26, 2021

Site Information: Wayne and Patricia’s habitat in Woodstock has full sun to full shade and dry soil conditions

A pond in a backyard with rocks and a gazebo.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Mitch & Carol’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / June 25, 2021

Site Information: Located in South Beaverton, Mitch & Carol’s habitat has part sun conditions and includes a pond and water gardens.

A garden with bushes and trees.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring the City of Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / June 15, 2021

Site Information: The City of Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve and demonstration garden is an amazing habitat for wildlife in Hillsboro. The demonstration garden site conditions range from part sun to shade and are dry.

Yellow flowers with pointy petals in front of a rocky background.

Native Plant Highlight – Oregon Stonecrop (Sedum oreganum)

By Rachael Loomis / June 15, 2021

Small, but mighty, the Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop) can bring many benefits to your garden.

A small garden with plants and a fence.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Renita’s Habitat

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / May 24, 2021

Site Information: Renita’s habitat in Vancouver has part sun to shade conditions, with dry soils

A gray house on a hillside.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Paolo’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 24, 2021

Site Information: Paolo’s sloped habitat in the Buckman neighborhood has part sun to shady conditions.

A grassy area with a tree and bushes.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Gloria’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 20, 2021

Site Information: Gloria’s habitat in Tigard has full sun, part sun, and shade conditions, with soil conditions ranging from dry to moist

A wooded area with lots of trees and bushes.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Debbie’s Habitat

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / May 19, 2021

Site Information: Located in SW Portland, Debbie has a part sun, part shade yard with a 40-degree slope, and a conservation easement covering 65% of the lot.

An aerial view of a backyard with trees and potted plants.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Peter’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 11, 2021

Site Information: Peter’s habitat in the Beaumont Wilshire neighborhood of Northeast Portland has part sun to shade conditions and dry soil conditions

A japanese garden with rocks and ferns.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Susanna’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 11, 2021

Site Information: Susanna’s habitat is located in Lake Oswego on a slope and is mostly shady.

An aerial view of a backyard with a table and chairs.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Helen’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: Helen’s habitat in Vancouver has part sun to shade and moist soil conditions. Located in a condominium, Helen has transformed the 2×20 foot raised bed (her plantable area) next to her condo’s patio into a backyard habitat, highlighting how small spaces can still support habitat!

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Open Gardens Project – Featuring the Blue Lake Park Discovery Garden Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: The Blue Lake Park Discovery Garden is a Backyard Habitat community site demonstration garden located in Fairview. The site conditions range from sun to shade and dry to moist.