Eco Gardening

Ecogardens, or ecological gardens, are ways to save natural resources and still enjoy gardens and landscapes. Many methods of ecogardening are available.

WaterWise Gardening

Information on gardening techniques and recommended plants for water conservation and general watershed health.

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Native Plant Gardening

Native plant gardening in the Pacific Northwest.

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Streamside Gardening

Your streamside is part of a larger system of plants and animals that live near and within the stream itself.

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Controlling Invasive Plants

Some common garden plants have become invasive pests in wild habitats. In Oregon, these invasives include some favorites such as English ivy and butterfly bush.

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