Celebrate National Pollinator Week by taking a few moments to learn how you can best support our native pollinators! If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators […]
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National Pollinator Week: June 17 – 23, 2019
Celebrate National Pollinator Week by taking a few moments to learn how you can best support our native pollinators! If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably […]
Lawn Management Without Pesticides
During the spring, lawn management can feel like a full time job. Some folks have lawns that are regulated through a homeowners association while other feel the peer pressure from neighboring gardeners. Still […]
Spring Gardening Tips for Pollinators and Weed Management
Spring is officially here and farmers and home gardeners are itching to get to work outside. In celebration of warmer, sunny days, we offer some suggestions on how to make your yard pollinator […]
Backyard Habitat Certification Program Open Garden Tour
Have you ever wondered what is going on behind the scenes in a “certified backyard habitat?” Would you like to see, first hand, examples of how others design their landscapes and combine native […]
Backyard Confidential – An Essay by Jay Kosa
In honor of national pollinator week (June 18 – 24) we are sharing this article written by Jay Kosa, the Communications Manager for Columbia Land Trust, a partner of the Backyard Habitat Certification […]
Love Your Lawn Without Pesticides
Homeowners often have a love-hate relationship with their lawns. Some folks have lawns that are regulated through a homeowners association while other feel the peer pressure from neighboring gardeners. Still others truly love […]
Backyard Habitat Certification Program Phase 2 Expansion
Phase 2 of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program kicked off on a sun-filled morning, Monday, April 23, 2018, in Wilsonville. This expansion of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program will bring highly desired services […]
