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Conserving Oregon White Oak on Urban and Suburban Landscapes

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

Local how-to-guide for landscaping with White Oak by Mark Griswold Wilson and Ted Labbe.

Native Plant Propagation Guide

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Guide with more in-depth instruction for propagating native plants from hardwood cuttings by WSU Extension.

Hardwood Propagation From Cuttings

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout with basic information on species and methods for propagation (by Backyard Habitat Certification Program).

Collecting And Using Your Own Wildflower Seed 

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Illustrated report providing in-depth info on collection methods, timing, and much more by Xerces Society.

Watershed Approach to Landscape Design

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Presentation, a holistic resource for developing a successful naturescaping project. Soil health, appropriate plants, and much more by Green Gardens Group.

Grow Your Own Native Landscape 

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / October 21, 2023

Illustrated guide to growing your own PNW native plants. Be sure to cross-reference with Portland Plant List to determine which are locally native by Washington State University Extension.

Sheet Mulching To Remove Lawn

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

A guide titled "Naturescaping with Native Plants" features information on benefits of native plants, such as low maintenance and supporting local wildlife. Includes a U.S. map of ecoregions and a diagram depicting various native plant canopy layers.

Naturescaping with Native Plants 

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Handout by the BHCP.

Naturscaping Presentation 

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Slideshow by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

Naturescaping Site Planning & Design Video

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Virtual workshop – Tualatin SWCD workshop (2 hours) about applying the principles of naturescaping by creating a site design

Naturescaping Basics Video

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Virtual workshop – East Multnomah SWCD workshop (2hrs 45mins) introduction to the basics of creating a naturecape

Introduction to Naturescaping

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Virtual workshop – Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District workshop (50 minutes) introducing viewers to the basic principles of naturescaping

A backyard featuring a naturescaping habitat. The area includes a few trees, various plants, and shrubs, with a wooden fence in the background. Sunlight is filtering through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Naturescaping with the Backyard Habitat Program Video Presentation

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Recorded presentation (4 1/2 minutes) explaining naturescaping in the context of the program.

Naturescaping with Backyard Habitat Video

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

A short Backyard Habitat video (4 minutes) explaining naturescaping in the context of the program

Raingarden Design for Shade 

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Design template by City of Gresham

Raingarden Design for Sun 

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Design template by City of Gresham