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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.

A form titled "Hoja de registro de plantas nativas" from the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. It includes sections for plant species, number of plants, and vegetation levels. The form provides instructions in Spanish, and there is a logo at the top left corner.

Hoja De Seguimiento De Plantas Nativas

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Un documento descargable que le permite llevar la cuenta de las plantas nativas que ha agregado a su jardín.

A tracking sheet titled "Native Plants Tracking Sheet" from the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. It includes a section for entering plant species, the number of plants, and canopy layers. Text at the top explains the purpose and importance of tracking the plants.

Native Plants Tracking Sheet (in English)

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Tracking sheet to use to keep track of how many native plants you add to your yard

How to Depave

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Guide by Depave for removing impervious surfaces in your yard. You’ll get a link upon submitting the form.

Plants for Pollinators in Oregon

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Technical report by USDA/National Resource Conservation Service 

Pacific NW Plants for Bees

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by Xerces Society

Deer Resistant Native Plants

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Plant list by King County

Pollinator Plants and Bloom Periods

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by WMSWCD

Naturescaping for Hummingbirds and Butterflies

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by EMSWCD

Native Plants Used as Food by Wildlife

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Excerpt of the Portland Plant List by City of Portland

Native Plants for Erosion Control and Slopes

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

A handout by Bosky Dell and Backyard Habitat

Butterflies and Hosts Plants

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

A handout by WMSWCD

Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

A booklet by Metro with excellent photos and icons showcasing native plants that are beneficial for wildlife, bees, etc.

Condensed Portland Plant List Plants by Condition

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

A shortened, condensed list of more readily available native plants from the Portland Plant List (organized by light condition & canopy layer)

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

Raingarden Guide

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Manual by OSU and EMSWCD on how to  design, prep, and install a rain garden