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Native Plant Tips, Guides & Fun Finds

Discover the joys of native plants with our growing collection of resources—from beginner planting guides and mindful foraging tips to pollinator-friendly ideas, quirky videos, and printable goodies. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newbie, there’s something here for every nature lover.

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Discover the joys of native plants with beginner-friendly guides.

A Case for Natives

Learn native plants’ vital role in nature and how to use them.

Planting Made Simple

Follow these easy steps to give your new native plant a strong start.

Grow with Confidence

Explore tips, tools, and timing to grow natives successfully, season after season.

Native Plant Picks for All Conditions

Say goodbye to guesswork with our top native plants for every garden spot.

Mockup of Oxbow’s Harvest Calendar for Edible and Medicinal Native Plants with seasonal foraging guide and best practices.

Harvest Calendar

Glance at the best times to gather roots, leaves, and fruit for food and medicine.

Rooting for Autumn

Learn how to make the most of fall’s natural advantages for planting natives.

Mindful Foraging Guide

Practice respectful use of native plants for food, medicine, and crafting.

Thumbnail image of Oxbow’s Propagation Reference Guide open to a spreadsheet with native plant species and growing protocols.

Propagation Reference Guide

Apply tested propagation protocols for 90+ species with this reference PDF.

Plant for Pollinators

Support bees, butterflies, and other vital species with native plants that nourish and protect pollinators.

Native Pollinator Plant Guide

Explore our guide to choosing and using native pollinator plants.

How to Attract Beneficial Insects

Get tips, plant lists, and resources for attracting beneficial insects in this PDF.

Have Fun

Enjoy our fun freebies, watchables, and shareables made just for you!

7 Signs You’re a Native Plant Nerd

Watch our video about the quirks, habits, and joys of native plant enthusiasts!

Downloadable native plant-themed Valentine’s Day cards for nature lovers.

Native Plant Valentines

Grow wild with free printable valentines cards for nature lovers.

Which PNW native plant are you?

Native Plant Personality Quiz

Answer 7 silly questions and discover your inner wild archetype.

A flower and insect in sharp focus by a lake, with a playful sea serpent silhouette in the water—hinting at a quiz about native plants vs. mythical creatures.

Scientific Name Quiz

Guess which scientific names are native plants and which are made-up monsters.

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