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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 Kate Kauffman / 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 Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

Handout by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

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.

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.

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.

Native PLant Picks for Bees

By Kate Kauffman / October 21, 2023

Top 10 native plants that support native bees, both in number and diversity of species. From OSU Extension 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

Butterflies and Hosts Plants

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

A handout by WMSWCD

Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards

By Kate Kauffman / October 21, 2023

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

Raingarden Guide

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

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

All Electric Yard Care Fact Sheet by Electrify Now

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Adopt Eco-Friendly Maintenance Practices. Published June 2022

Buying Bee-Safe Nursery Plants 

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by the Xerces Society.