Habitat

Mid-July 2024 updates to the habitat garden

Updates on how recent native plantings are faring, progress in areas of massive infestations of noxious weeds, and some notes on other established…

Jul 13, 2024 •

A small name change, new additions to the habitat garden (mostly checkermallows) and... a preview of a future deep-dive article re: native plants that…

Jun 2, 2024 •

Citizen science project: monitoring the Emerald Ash Borer with Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

Soon, our Ash trees are very likely to be gone. And possibly Olive & Fringe trees too as they are in the same family.

Apr 27, 2024 •

Tackling invasive plants round 2: Ivy, Creeping Buttercup, Cherry and more

If I knew back then what I know, now I'd be much less frustrated.

Apr 10, 2024 •

Tackling invasive plants round 1: Blackberries

If I knew back then what I know now, I'd be much less frustrated.

Apr 3, 2024 •

Native Butterfly Host Plants for the Willamette Valley

Doing some garden planning? Here's a handy dandy list of native plants that support butterfly caterpillars.

Feb 24, 2024 •

Quick Tips on Blackberry Control Strategies for Winter

After many years of battle, I've finally figured out how to conquer this invasive species.

Feb 20, 2024 •

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