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Beaver Plantings-Tastiest to Least Tasty

By Kate Kauffman / January 18, 2026

Wetland plants ordered by how likely beaver are to eat them–from Tualatin River Watershed Council

Edible Natives Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

Selection of edible native plants from SymbiOp Garden Shop. NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHICH PARTS OF THE PLANT ARE EDIBLE

Hummingbird Garden Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

Native plant selections to support hummingbirds from Sparrowhawk Native Plants

Native “So-Called Lawn” Seed Mix

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

A diverse native seed mix for establishing eco-lawns or low key meadowscapes that will be step-able, resilient, semi-ever green, and mow-able. From SymbiOp Garden Shop.

Prairie Oak Savannah Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for sunny moist to dry native prairies and oak savannahs.

Wetland Scrub/Shrub Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for moist to submerged soils along ponds and lakes

Riparian Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for sloped areas along streams, creeks, or rivers

Extreme Dry Sun Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Plant list for extremely dry and sunny conditions, such as south facing parking strips

Douglas Fir/Western Hemlock Forest Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for forests with Douglas fir and hemlock species as the upper canopy

Wooded Wetland Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for wooded floodplains along rivers with seasonally saturated soils

Variedades, Cultivares E Hibridos

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

Al comprar plantas nativas, puede notar variaciones en la forma en que se nombran las plantas. ¿Qué significan estas variaciones y cuáles son las mejores para apoyar a la vida…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Oregon

By Katherine Noble / February 13, 2025

Report, access resources, and view local information and maps on EAB.

Metro’s Plantas Nativas Para Los Jardines Del Valle Del Willamette

By Kate Kauffman / January 23, 2025

Portland Green Street Steward

By Susie Peterson / December 20, 2024

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…

Plantas nativas del valle de Willamette

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024

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…

Varieties, Cultivars, and Hybrids

By Susie Peterson / May 20, 2024

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…

Fire Resistant Native Plants

By Katherine Noble / April 8, 2024

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…

Grow Native Plants with the Cutting and Staking Method

By Katherine Noble / March 12, 2024

A how-to guide from TSWCD on propagating perennial woody plants.

BES’ Willamette Valley Native Plants Poster

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

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…

Metro’s Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards Booklet

By Kate Kauffman / March 8, 2024

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,…