Within the book are all the tools needed to plan a real garden west of the cascades or simply add some native species to an existing garden, including. Specialist in growing only plants native to the pacific northwest region. Erysimum capitatum western wallflower april 18, 2020 how to grow pacific nw native plants in outdoor containers april 4, 2020. This book lives up to its name, introducing the most common species and not being thorough in its scope. Marina french, restoration designer and landscape architect at the watershed company, shares five native shrubs that hav. Field guide for the identification and use of common riparian.
The authors included 530 species found in the pacific northwest, from california to alaska and inland to idaho. Arthur kruckenberg has provided his attractive, literate, and useful book just as the nativeplant movement is gathering great momentum. Schwartz provide a comprehensive selection of native alternatives. The palette of native shrubs to choose from in the pacific northwest is so wide and varied that it can be difficult to narrow down your options when its time to start planting. You may find it among the noxious weed photos instead. Douglasia is the official journal of the washington native plant society published since 1976. Real gardens grow natives design, plant, and enjoy a. Browse plants takes you to pages for individual plants with a photo, description, and distribution map. With hundreds of stunning color photographs and new chapters, this updated edition of one of the pacific northwests favorite gardening books. Propagation of pacific northwest native plants, the first publication of its kind, provides propagation information on nearly one hundred and forty native plants. Encyclopedia of northwest native plants for gardens. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest by arthur r.
Redflowering currant ribes sanguineum december 15, 2019 pacific northwest native plant profile. Engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of this bestselling field guide features 794 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatics, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found along the. Native plants pnw an encyclopedia of the cultural and. Some natives are notoriously difficult to propagate and are hard to find in nurseries, while others can spread like weeds. The best regional books for plant identification and foraging. There are plenty of benefits to spending time outdoors, including less vitamin d deficiency, better vision, higher activity. But they shouldnt be considered native plants in the south or west. The plants are divided into categories trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and photos are provided. But until this year, there wasnt a comprehensive book on the. The third edition of gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest, by art kruckeberg and linda chalkerscott, published by university of washington press, is just out, and its a.
Mark is a fulltime nature and garden photographer and a selftrained botanist. The best regional books for plant identification and. Pollinatorfriendly plants of the pacific northwest. The book opens with a look at our diverse pacific northwest growing environments, along with an updated discussion of garden ecology, climate. Hammerly a beautifully illustrated and wellwritten book on pnw trees one of the best.
We now offer more than 170 species of native plants from throughout the pacific northwest. The new edition of gardening with native plants is a. Nursery started in 2004 as a weekend truck tailgate sale nursery operated by don norman. Support your local pollinators by incorporating native plants in your garden or landscaping this year. Encyclopedia of northwest native plants for gardens and landscapes filbert, marianne, robson. This version of the guide has been formatted to be printed doublesided, then cutting the entire stack of papers down the middle so you. Once you have a complete list of leaf, flower and fruit characteristics, you will be better able to identify your plant with the help of a plant identification guidebook. Getting to know local plants helps your child feel more at home in their. Garden guides pacific northwest plant identification. Jan 15, 2008 gardening with native plants is growing across the country.
Enjoy our puzzles, coloring pages, and fun activities. Fall is the best time for planting to create a woodland, wetland, or meadow in your own western washington landscape. An excellent new book, gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest, is perhaps one of the best recent publications on using native plants. An easy touse field guide with detailed line drawings and color photos that features both woody and herbaceous flowering plants. Designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners, this working manual presents the most current and comprehensive information in this emerging field. We go out for a hike in the woods, and we learn about native plants, cycles of nature, insects, habitats and more. Encyclopedia of northwest native plants for gardens and landscapes book. Native plant nurseries native plant resources rain barrel information and sources yard talk restoration plantings honey, i shrunk the lawn. Teaching kids about northwest native plants more good.
Gardening with native plants is growing across the country. Learn more about wildflowers on our national forests and grasslands, and also about pollinators, gardening, invasive plant species, and ethnobotany. Along with my favorite landscaping for wildlife link which you listed is the living with wildlife in the pacific northwest by the same author. Native plant resources for the pacific northwest king county. Plants of southern interior british columbia and the inland northwest. Hazel and huckleberry number among the delights of. Instructions for preparing the field guide for the identification and use of common riparian woody plants of the intermountain west and pacific northwest regions as a booklet. Mar 14, 2019 gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest by arthur r. Native edible and medicinal plants of the pacific northwest. An excellent new book, gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest, is perhaps one of the best recent publications on using native.
Or just browse through more than 100 beautiful photos and learn more northwest native plants. Encyclopedia of northwest native plants for gardens and landscapes filbert, marianne, robson, kathleen, richter, alice on. If you live outside the pacific northwest but still want to plant pollinator friendly plants, head over to xerces society and select your local region. Propagation of pacific northwest native plants book, 1998.
In the pacific northwest we have lots of native edible and medicinal plants in our lush environment. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest greystone. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest is a sciencebased reference book that deserves a special spot on your bookshelf. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwestthe main body of the book is divided into encyclopedic sections on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, including information about where they grow in the wild, how to propagate them, and how they fit into home gardensthis book contains so much wellorganized, well. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest. Native plants are a big part of native animal habitat, and we work constantly to keep northwest trek a haven for local flora. The native varieties may be difficult to find at standard nurseries. Field guide for the identification and use of common. Sep 21, 2017 many pacific northwest plants, such as the native nootka rose and evegreen huckleberry, also produce flowers and fruit.
Encyclopedia of northwest native plants for gardens and landscapes. Adding trees to support insects and caterpillars will bring birds. Celebrating wildflowers has some great information and fun things for kids to do. The native version of astilbe, goatsbeard produces tall plumes of white blooms in early summer. Once a month, our family inventors lab meets at robinswood park in bellevue. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest by. The pacific northwest abounds with native plants that bring beauty to the home garden while offering food and shelter to birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Published by mountaineers books, real gardens grow natives leads us along the design path from conception to implementation with interesting stops along the way. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest book. These images are ed and permission must be obtained before use. Natives are beneficial for local wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. This excellent background plant tolerates a range of soil and light conditions. This comprehensive reference describes plants native to the pacific northwest the ferns and conifers. This version of the guide has been formatted to be printed doublesided, then cutting.
The following resources are provided by the water and land resources division of king county, washington as an aid to learning about northwest native plants. This bestselling field guide features 794 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatics, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found along the coast from oregon to alaska. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest should be on the bookshelf of. Books our botanists use pacific northwest forest service. Teaching kids about northwest native plants more good days. Northwest plants, animals and insects have lived together for thousands of years, so its no surprise that our native critters prefer the familiar. Books and pamphlets are listed below alphabetically. In the subtitle, i use the word cultural to imply a double meaning. The new edition of gardening with native plants is a beautiful.
If i could only have one native plant book thisd be the one. Youll enjoy less maintenance, and your yard will be humming with activity all season long. Using native perennials will bring butterflies and almost all native plants have a role in supporting pollinators. The pacific northwest abounds with native plants that bring beauty to the home garden while offering food and shelter to birds, bees, butterflies, and other.
Additional information is provided on naming, sourcing, and propagating native plants. Northwest indian college traditional plants and foods. The main body of the book is divided into encyclopedic sections on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, including information. It is required that the native varieties identified by scientific names be used in wetland and buffer areas. Pojar, jim and andy mackinnon, plants of the pacific northwest coast, lone pine publishing, 1994. Many native plants are attractive as ornamentals and adapt easily to garden conditions in the pacific northwest. Propagation of pacific northwest native plants osu press. Gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest should be on the bookshelf of gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists.
Each treatment in the encyclopedia covers both the growing or. This comprehensive reference describes plants native to the pacific northwestthe ferns and conifers. Buy a cheap copy of gardening with native plants of the. We have 3 kinds of wild strawberries, sweet grass that tastes like green apples, native blackberries, wild onions, edible mushrooms and the list goes on.
A couple of other pnw plant books that i like are gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest kruckeberg and i second the plants of the pacific northwest coast book. Wander the trails to find wood sorrel or pacific starflower. The traditional plants and foods program staff continues to strive to meet the educational needs of the tribal communities we serve. Mar 29, 2017 the palette of native shrubs to choose from in the pacific northwest is so wide and varied that it can be difficult to narrow down your options when the time comes to start planting. In 2011, the projects at the northwest indian treatment center and the lummi and muckleshoot communities will continue. Celebrating wildflowers provides a variety of colorful and interesting articles, photos, posters, interpretive panels, and activities about wildflowers, pollinators, our native plants, and links to. An identification guide by jack carter, martha carter, and donna stevens. Encyclopedia of northwest native plants for gardens and. Although some newer books dive deeper into the subject, i hear a new edition is in the works with updates and new plants. Pacific northwest native plants public group facebook. Cascadeolympic natural history, a trailside reference by daniel matthews this book is an excellent allaround nature guide for the pnw out of print, but worth tracking down.
If theres a big thicket of blackberries with clusters of 5 leaves, its the himalayan blackberry, an invasive species. Dec 09, 2010 a couple of other pnw plant books that i like are gardening with native plants of the pacific northwest kruckeberg and i second the plants of the pacific northwest coast book. Discover 568 species of woody plants that can be found in oregon, washington, british columbia, and northern california through beautiful clear photographs accompanied by the family, scientific and common names, flowering seasons, and size of each plant, as well as a range map. In this case, nurseries specializing in native plants should be contacted. A list of recommended pacific northwest native plants. Kruckebergs book inspired my renewed appreciation of native plants in the northwest. Using native perennials will bring butterflies and almost all native plants have a. Featuring plants native to western washington and native plant gardening tips. Mark is the photographer and coauthor with phyllis gustafson of the awardwinning field guide, wildflowers of the pacific northwest. Color photographs and line drawings help you identify and learn about the fascinating plants of the pacific northwest coast. Lets talk about native plants specifically, natives that grow west of the cascades in british.
We grow out most of our plants from bare root and plugs, and scour wholesalers from the willamette valley to british columbia for interesting plants. Cascadeolympic natural history, a trailside reference by daniel matthews this book is an excellent allaround nature guide. This website was designed for professional landscape designers, horticulturists, nurserymen, home gardeners, natural history buffs and anyone interested in improving the ecology of local environments for future generations of people, plants and animals. Make gardening a breeze with these easycare native plants. Search for which plants would thrive best in your yard. The plants discussed here are native to the eastern u.