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Gardening with Oregon Native Plants West of the Cascades

Growing a garden in western Oregon is easier when you include native plants. That’s because native plants are adapted to our wet winters and dry summers. Native plants also provide benefits to native pollinators...

Linda R. McMahan, Heather Stoven, Erika Szonntag | Oct 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Northwest native plants for the streamside garden

Plants native to the Northwest are well adapted to conditions near streams where the groundwater table is shallow enough to interact with plant roots. Here's a guide to selecting plants for areas near streams.

Linda R. McMahan | Jul 2018 | Article

WaterWise Plant Profiles

View this gallery of images and plant profiles of some WaterWise plants.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2018 | Educational gallery

Incorporating Pacific Northwest native plants into your water-wise landscapes

If you're planning a water-wise landscape in the Pacific Northwest, you don't have to look far for plants. Many Pacific Northwest native plants have a natural tolerance for summer dry periods.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2018 | Article

Native Plant Profiles: Herbaceous Plants

Fact sheets for several PNW native herbaceous plants.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2018 | Educational document

Native Plant Profiles: Woody Trees and Shrubs

Fact sheets for several PNW native woody trees and shrubs.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2018 | Fact Sheet

Growing native plants in the Willamette Valley

Presentation on growing native plants at home in the Willamette Valley.

Linda R. McMahan | Oct 2011 | Online resource

Invasive Species: What Gardeners Need to Know

Many of the invasive plant species introduced to the United States originated as garden plants. Learn what you need to know to prevent future invasions.

Linda R. McMahan, Joy Jones, Robert Emanuel | Jul 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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