Native Plant Resources
Native Plant Tips, Guides & Fun Finds
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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.
Get Started
Discover the joys of native plants with beginner-friendly guides.
Native Plant Picks for All Conditions
Say goodbye to guesswork with our top native plants for every garden spot.
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Rooting for Autumn
Learn how to make the most of fall’s natural advantages for planting natives.
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Planting Made Simple
Follow these easy steps to give your new native plant a strong start.
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Plant & Grow
Find practical tips and tools for planting, growing, and gathering Cascadia native plants with care.
Native Pollinator Plant Guide
Explore our guide to choosing and using native pollinator plants.
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How to Attract Beneficial Insects
Get tips, plant lists, and resources for attracting beneficial insects in this PDF.
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Mindful Foraging Guide
Practice respectful use of native plants for food, medicine, and crafting.
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Harvest Calendar
Glance at the best times to gather roots, leaves, and fruit for food and medicine.
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Dig Deeper
Explore technical guides, growing trials, and research from Oxbow’s Native Plant Nursery team.
Integrated Pest Management
Explore the IPM toolkit we use to grow healthy plants with minimal pesticide use.
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Pest Pressure Calendar
Anticipate pest activity with a month-by-month guide for PNW growers.
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Seed Sourcing Strategy Flowchart
Navigate when to harvest, purchase, store, or cultivate native seed.
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Propagation Reference Guide
Apply tested propagation protocols for 90+ species with this reference PDF.
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Seed Storage Longevity Guide
Identify storage needs and best practices for 143 native species grown at Oxbow.
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Arctostaphylos columbiana Germination Trials
Dig into Oxbow’s experiments with growing media and seed treatments for hairy manzanita.
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Botanical Symposium Posters
Explore our team’s seed processing and propagation research.
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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!
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Native Plant Valentines
Grow wild with free valentines cards for nature (and pun) lovers.
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Native Plant Personality Quiz
Answer 7 silly questions and discover your inner wild archetype.
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Scientific Name Quiz
Guess which scientific names are native plants and which are made-up monsters.
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PNW Native Plant Name Generator
Reveal your totally fictional, surprisingly apt native plant moniker.
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