Pre-orders are closed!

Pre-orders ended on Sunday, February 7th at 11pm.

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Pre-orders have closed for this year's plant sale. Pick-up will be at our office again this year - 5211 N. Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97217 on Saturday, February 20th.  As always please remember WE DO NOT SHIP or take pre-payment. You must pay for and pick up your plants (or have a friend do it if you are unable) on February 20th.

Volunteer at EMSWCD's Annual Native Plant Sale

Like Native Plants? Want to help make an exciting community event a splendid success? EMSWCD's 9th Annual Native Plant Sale is just for you!

Volunteers are needed to help out before the event and on the Plant Pick-Up day. No native plant expertise needed. Refreshments will be provided and you'll also receive a FREE NATIVE PLANT for your garden!

Read more: Volunteer at EMSWCD's Annual Native Plant Sale

Old Mans Beard, Traveler’s Joy, Clematis vitalba

 

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Old man's beard or traveler's joy (Clematis vitalba) is a perennial, woody vine that is sadly becoming increasingly common in our district and has the potential for devastating impacts. It grows rapidly, is a prolific seed producer, and can spread vegetatively. Currently more common in urban or residential areas it is quickly spreading out into agricultural and natural areas.

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Lose that pile!

Manure Connection brings together gardeners searching for local sources of organic fertilizer with livestock owners who have excess fresh and composted manure.

Check out the Manure Connection and get rid of your pile!
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Blackberry - Removing without chemicals

For homeowners and small infestations usually the best way to remove Himalayan blackberry using common hand tools. The key to successfully getting rid of blackberries is removing the root nodule and as much of the attached roots as you can. This is easiest when the soil is moist and crumbly in late Spring, not when its rock hard after Summer's drying heat.

Read more: Blackberry - Removing without chemicals