In this episode, we’re going to look at goumi berries and how to add them to your growing areas. These great edible berries also fix nitrogen. Nitrogen-fixing plants like goumi berries can help your other plants grow by increasing the amount of nitrogen in the soil through their interaction with soil microbes on their roots. […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at cascara trees. Cascaras are a fantastic Pacific Northwest native tree. Adaptable, great for wildlife, and not too big this is a great native tree to add to your property.
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In this episode, we’re going to look at the role small spreading native shrubs can play in creating a dense hedgerow. Making a dense hedgerow can be a challenge. But by planting small spreading native shrubs you can easily have a dense hedgerow. Native plants like Nootka roses and snowberries will quickly fill in the […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at 3 tips for salvaging native plants for your property. Buying native plants can be expensive but salvaging them is a great option when you don’t have a lot of money to spend on new plants. And doing it right without damaging the living world is important. Plus, […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at how to get started with live staking including a list of Pacific Northwest native plants that can be live staked successfully. Live staking is one of the easiest ways to get a ton of new plants. But not all plants can be live-staked and there are some […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at several ways you can find material for mulching and building critter homes without spending a ton of money. All these methods are inexpensive, but some do require some physical effort on your part—though you can always get help from a friend or family member. But with some […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at why messy is beautiful and why you should skip the fall cleanup. Don’t rake up the leaves, don’t cut down the dead flower stalks, and leave the branches where they fall. While this might seem crazy you can skip the fall cleanup. Or at least do less. […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at the most important reason to plant native plants. In short, it’s because native plants share a long evolutionary history with the other life that live around them. This long-shared history has resulted in native plants being more connected with the life around them than non-native plants are. […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at why your property needs snags. Often people don’t like keeping around dead trees—aka snags. But snags are critical to supporting all sorts of wildlife that you know and love. From owls to woodpeckers, and even native bees if you want to support wildlife snags are a great […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at nodding onions, miner’s lettuce, and checkermallow plus some tips on expanding your winter garden beyond these 3 great native plants. These 3 Pacific Northwest native plants are great options for easy winter harvests.
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