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I will list my favorite gardening books, local resources, websites, podcasts and equipment.
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In One Yard: Close to Nature (books 1 & 2) by Warren Hatch. Wonderfully detailed photographs and descriptions the extraordinary diversity of “ordinary” creatures of a Portland, OR backyard habitat. Some of my favorite books I own.
Joe Gardener Podcast listen to this while you’re in your garden and it’s like gardening with friends. Here’s a few episodes you could start with Oaks with Doug Tallamy , Microbe Science, Why Our Plant Choices Matter with Doug Tallamy,
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Nature’s Haven Nursery in Camas. The best place to get native plants in the SW Washington area. Inventory is listed online and they even deliver.
NatureScaping of SW Washington Wildlife Botanical Gardens and CASEE Center forest trails. I highly recommend visiting here several times a year. Become a member and get their very informative newsletter and access to gardening and habitat classes!
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Oregon State University Extension How to Build a Simple Frog Pond
Nesting and Overwintering Habitat Fact Sheet Xerces Society. This is an excellent resource for learning how to help native pollinators and other wildlife successfully overwinter in the garden.
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Backyard Habitat Program
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National Wildlife Federation Keystone Native Plant Species Vancouver & Camas are in EcoRegion 7, Marine West Coast Forest
Native Plants for Willamette Valley Gardens Booklet
Xerces Society Native Plant List for Maritime NW
Sparrow Hawk Native Plants has an excellent selection of plants and is a wonderful resource for learning about specific plants and how to use them. I have ordered with them several times and have been very happy with the quality.