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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!

The entrance to a zoo with a sign for a zoo.

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.

A rock sits in the middle of a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring GT’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: GT’s habitat in West Portland Park has part sun and shady conditions

A garden with a stone path and ferns.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Bob and Sue’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: Located in Ash Creek Woods in SW Portland, Sue and Bob’s habitat has part sun to shade conditions, with soil conditions ranging from dry to wet, and the presence of a slope.

An aerial view of a stream in a forest.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Karl’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 29, 2021

Site Information: Karl’s habitat in SW Portland, in the Bridlemile neighborhood, has conditions that include full sun, part sun, and shade light conditions; dry, moist, and wet soil conditions; as well as a slope and riparian area.

A sign in a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Karli’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 29, 2021

Karli’s habitat in Milwaukie has site conditions that include full sun, part sun, shade, dry, moist, wet, and the presence of a slope.

A bird sitting on a rock in front of a house.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Ginnie’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 23, 2021

Site Information: Ginnie’s habitat in Vancouver ranges from having full sun to part sun, with dry as well as wet conditions. Both a slope and bioswale are present.

A birdbath in the middle of a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Melissa’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 21, 2021

Site Information: Melissa’s site in St. Johns has full sun, part shade, and dry to moist soil conditions

A small backyard with trees and bushes.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Vonda’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 19, 2021

Site information: Vonda’s habitat is located in Tigard, in the Cook Park area

A pond with rocks and plants in the background.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Cindy’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 12, 2021

Site Information: Located in West Linn, Cindy’s habitat has a pond that drains into the Willamette River.

A white flower with a bee on it.

Upcoming events: Spring 2021

By Megan Van de Mark / April 10, 2021

If you’re looking to deepen your knowledge on an assortment of backyard habitat-related topics, check out these upcoming events and learning opportunities offered by partners and local community groups.

A garden in a yard with trees and flowers.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Mr. Bizzy Bee’s Habitat

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / April 7, 2021

Site Information: This habitat has part sun, shade, dry, and moist areas.

A small backyard with a tree and a birdbath.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Ric’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 7, 2021

Site Information: Located in the Concordia neighborhood of NE Portland, Ric’s site conditions range from full sun to shade, dry to moist.

A red flowering tree in a yard.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Caroline’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 7, 2021

Site Information: Located in the St. John’s neighborhood of North Portland, Caroline’s site conditions are part sun.

A person is standing in the rain in a wooded area.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Oliver’s Habitat

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / April 7, 2021

Site Information: SW Portland habitat, with full sun, part sun, shade, dry, moist, wet, slope, and miscellaneous mystery fills/matrices in lieu of soil.

A backyard garden with a stone path and ferns.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Diane’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 7, 2021

Site Information: Located in Washington County, Diane’s site conditions range from full sun to shade, dry to moist, and include the presence of a slope.

A dead tree in the middle of a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Susan’s Habitat

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / April 7, 2021

Site Information: This habitat in unincorporated Washington County has full sun, part sun, shade, dry, moist, and sloped areas.

The other side view of the spruce bough hanging over the path -note conifer trimmings left to decay. Salal, kinnikinnick, OR sedum (and bleeding heart dormant) along the wall.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Antonya’s Habitat

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / April 7, 2021

Site Information: Located in the Roseway (NE Portland) neighborhood, with full sun, part sun, shade, and dry areas.