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Spring arrives with a quiet urgency for pollinators. Native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds emerge early, often before most plants have leafed out. This early window is critical. A few blooms in late March or early April can provide essential food when pollinators are still searching after winter. Choosing the right plants can make a real difference in supporting these vital creatures. This post highlights five early-blooming native plants that attract pollinators and thr

Add a crabapple tree for sustainable food and beauty

This slim paperback has served as the standard reference for coastal plants for more than forty years. It offers simple keys for identification, supplemented by black and white photos of many species. After a general introduction to dune ecology, sand dynamics and plant succession, the authors describe almost 100 species of plants common to the Oregon coast. Species are grouped by family, starting with ferns and proceeding through composites. There is a list of references in

A key resource for understanding the why using native plants is more important than ever.

Camas, an edible staple that is a food source and cultural symbol for Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.

Get ready to transform your home garden into a vibrant haven for pollinators with Pollinator Partnership's exciting Garden Recipe Cards! These cards make it a breeze to create stunning and diverse pollinator gardens that burst with color and life throughout the growing seasons. Each card is meticulously crafted with insights from top native plant and pollinator experts, ensuring that the plants you choose perfectly match the unique environmental needs of your local pollinator