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Contribute to your community and help keep Portland’s rivers clean as a Green Street Steward. You can adopt a green street planter and help to take care of them between…
Las plantas nativas se adaptan al clima y son naturalmente resistentes a las plagas y enfermedades nativas. Requieren menos agua y no necesitan aplicaciones químicas para que prosperen. El uso…
When shopping for native plants, you may notice variations on how plants are named. What do these variations mean and which ones are best for supporting wildlife? Here are a…
Handy tips for creating a robust habitat garden on a budget!
By Oregon State University Extension The following is a list of native plants taken from the OSUniversity Extension publication, “Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes.” Most of the species below are…
A how-to guide from TSWCD on propagating perennial woody plants.
Naturescape for clean rivers and for wildlife habitat! Native plants are adapted to the climate and are naturally resistant to native pests and diseases. They require less water and need…
The native plants for Willamette Valley yards booklet includes 140 plants primarily native to the Portland metropolitan area. The guide offers detailed information on sun and moisture requirements, wildlife benefits,…
Colorful book outlining locally-specific best practices for designing and installing a native meadow by West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.
Guide with more in-depth instruction for propagating native plants from hardwood cuttings by WSU Extension.
Handout with basic information on species and methods for propagation (by Backyard Habitat Certification Program).
Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Vancouveria hexandra. Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Photo Credit – Tammi Miller
Hydrophyllum oemlaria. Photo Credit – Tammi Miller