Put Some Spring in Your Pacific Northwest Soil
May 1, 2017
Take a good look at the soil in your garden. Turn over a shovelful and grab a handful. Good garden soil will be crumbly and
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The Northwest Plant Evaluation Program
July 24, 2014
[sidebar] For further information, a list of supporting nurseries and horticultural institutions, and plant evaluation results visit the Northwest Plant Evaluation website.[/sidebar] Northwest Plant Evaluation
A Peek at the 2003 Great Plant Picks
January 1, 2003
The Great Plant Picks Program selection committee is in its third year of building a comprehensive list of ornamental plants well suited for use in the Pacific Northwest. Plants are selected for their hardiness, disease resistance, ease of maintenance, and multiple seasons of interest. From the list of plants that will receive awards in 2003, I have selected a few woody plants that have not been widely used in gardens in the Pacific Northwest.
Extensive Green Roofs: Horticultural Considerations for Stormwater Management
April 1, 2010
Erin Schroll, a student at Oregon State University (OSU), undertook a study of extensive green roofs to determine aspects of their design, plant selection, installation, and maintenance that would enhance the goal of stormwater management in the Pacific Northwest.
Adapting to Change
October 28, 2016
[sidebar]Xera Plants specializes in growing climate-adapted plants for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to a retail nursery in Portland, Xera wholesales plants to
Rockroses for Northwest Gardens
January 1, 2009
Most Northwest gardeners are familiar with rockrose (Cistus spp.), one of the plants well-suited for use in the drier garden. Cistus make up a diverse group ranging from dwarf plants only a foot tall, to some that exceed seven feet in height. The habit varies from flat and spreading, to mounding, and, in a few cases, upright.
Food Sovereignty and Space for Perennials with Garden Futurist Michelle Week
June 16, 2023
Summer 2023 Listen to the Podcast here. “It’s going to take all peoples from all cultural backgrounds to grow and build a resilient and solid food
Lab Report: Meet the Garden Ecology Lab
April 29, 2025
Spring 2025 Welcome to the launch of the new “Lab Report” column, where we will review three to four studies that are relevant to gardeners,
Great Plant Picks: Trees for 2007
April 1, 2007
I’ve been passionate about trees for as long as I can remember, but I admit that many trees are unsuitable for some gardens, the choices narrowing considerably for small, urban spaces. The Great Plant Picks tree selection committee considers such factors as growth rate and ultimate size, crown shape, structural durability, invasiveness, cold hardiness, allergic potential, and pest and disease resistance.