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Pacific Northwest native plants for the woodland garden

Many people think of shade or woodland gardens when they think of growing native plants. In fact, many woodland plants do very well in garden settings. But careful selection and care is essential to making your woodland garden flourish.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2010 | Article

Invasive plants don't belong in your streamside garden

Invasive plants disrupt ecosystems and have no place in streamside gardens. But these plants can be tempting because of their showy flowers and cheap prices.

Jul 2018 | Article

Recommended Native Plants for Home Gardens in Western Oregon

Recommended native plants for home gardens in western Oregon.

Jun 2018 | Fact Sheet

Native Plant Profiles: Woody Trees and Shrubs

Fact sheets for several PNW native woody trees and shrubs.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2018 | Fact Sheet

Invasive Plants of Eastern Oregon and Alternative Natives and Ornamentals

When deciding upon which plants will be used in your garden or landscaping project it’s important to avoid selecting species that are considered invasive. This publication provides several examples of invasive plants for our area, specifically for zones 5 and 6 of the United States Department of Agriculture’s “hardiness zones” chart.

Mary Corp, Chris Luttrell | Aug 2010 | Publication

Native Plant Profiles: Herbaceous Plants

Fact sheets for several PNW native herbaceous plants.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2018 | Educational document

Native Plant Gardening

Native plant gardening in the Pacific Northwest.

Jul 2018 | Collection