Gardening for Wildlife
Oregarden is the affectionate name we call our home garden here in Portland, Oregon. The pnw temperate climate supports a wide variety of gorgeous native plants, a fun selection of veggies and annuals, and vibrant roses and dahlias. Our garden is adjacent to acres of forest trees, whose resident birds and critters often visit our garden, but we’ve taken steps to encourage more visitors who are either migrating through or may call Oregarden home.
Our garden is an insect oasis and 100% natural. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and don’t use any chemicals, even those advertised as organic. Any chemical has the potential to harm beneficial insects and the thriving ecosystem we lovingly support in our garden.
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.”
— Claude Monet
Videos
Native Plants (Portland)
Pond visitors
Gardening Supply & Decor
Another example
Gardening for Wildlife
Bees, cdeonothus
Stroll the garden via…
Our Garden Map
Favorite Resources
Native Plants (Portland)
Portland Plant List - official list of Willamette Valley Natives
Bosky Dell Natives - you will be amazed!
Farmington Gardens - a lovely collection of native plants
Gardening Supply & Decor
Territorial Seed Company — my go to source!
Etsy — unique signs and decor for the garden
Gardening for Wildlife
Let Your Garden Grow Wild | Rebecca MacMakin | TED on YoutTube
Wildlife Homestead on YouTube
Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Portland
Natures Best Hope book by Doug Tallamy
iNaturalist - nature app that helps you identify the plants and animals around you