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Breanna Gunderson
Mar 47 min read
Turf to Pollinator Patch in 90 Days
In 90 days, you can turn your dry lawn into a vibrant pollinator patch. Here's how, and here's an example of one we built last year.
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Breanna Gunderson
Mar 26 min read
Vernal Pools: Seasonal Oases for Oregon’s Wildlife
What is a vernal pool, how does it work, and what is it good for?
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Breanna Gunderson
Feb 125 min read
Lady Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina)
Lady Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina) are a delicate yet resilient presence in the verdant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, gracing Oregon
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Breanna Gunderson
Feb 125 min read
Sword Ferns (Polystichum munitum)
Sword Ferns (Polystichum munitum), also known as Western Sword Ferns, are one of the most iconic and abundant ferns in the Pacific Northwest
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Breanna Gunderson
Feb 125 min read
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
The Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), one of the most iconic and ecologically significant trees in North America, is a towering evergreen
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Breanna Gunderson
Feb 126 min read
Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)
Everything you need to know about salmonberry, an edible northwest native berry.
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Breanna Gunderson
Feb 126 min read
Common Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
selfheal, a perennial herbaceous plant revered for centuries for its medicinal properties, easy to grow
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Breanna Gunderson
Feb 117 min read
Turf to PNW Native Plant Forest
A forest is a dynamic, living web where trees, plants, animals, fungi, me, and microorganisms coexist. Let's build forests at home.
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Breanna Gunderson
Jan 1418 min read
Turf to PNW Native Plant Lawn
The conversion of Portland’s 40,000 acres of lawn into native plant lawns and meadows offers profound ecological, social, and economic benef
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Breanna Gunderson
Dec 17, 20246 min read
SW Hamilton St Case Study
A traditional lawn in SW Portland transformed into a pacific northwest native plant forest.
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Breanna Gunderson
Dec 16, 20247 min read
SW Portland Case Study
A case study of the ecological impact of turning a turf yard into a wildflower meadow.
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Breanna Gunderson
Nov 14, 20245 min read
Native Plant Lawns in Portland, OR
Portland's residential lawns offer a unique opportunity to transform a large portion of the cityscape into a thriving ecosystem. Instead...
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Breanna Gunderson
Aug 22, 20248 min read
Using Your Fall Cleanup to Improve Wildlife Habitat
Five ways to have a tidy and intentional yard while building and maintaining wildlife habitat.
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Breanna Gunderson
Aug 11, 202411 min read
Exploring Lost Lake: A Journey Through History, Geology, and Native Plant Use on Mt. Hood
Nestled in the shadow of Oregon’s iconic Mt. Hood, Lost Lake is a captivating natural gem.
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Breanna Gunderson
May 3, 20244 min read
When a Green Yard Isn't Green...
Transforming your urban yard into a thriving, active ecosystem can be overwhelming. That's why we're bringing in more science than ever...
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Breanna Gunderson
Apr 28, 20248 min read
Why New Forests Grow the Best Vegetables
Adding traditional vegetables to newly forested areas or adding forest to your traditional garden beds to grow super healthy,...
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Breanna Gunderson
Jan 15, 20245 min read
How Can a Native Plant Landscape Designer Help?
Urban Rewilding & Food Project specializes in creating beautiful and fully functional ecosystems within urban landscapes. If your goal is...
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Breanna Gunderson
Jan 11, 20247 min read
A PNW Native Fruit & Rain Garden Guide
A rain garden is a shallow little bowl-shaped dip in the landscape that collects rainwater. It is often used remediate water issues in...
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Breanna Gunderson
Dec 1, 20236 min read
Winter Soil Improvement
Using nature to build healthy, chemical-free, weed-free, low-water soil for free and easy. If you literally hate gardening but love to...
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Breanna Gunderson
Nov 20, 20236 min read
Being in Nature Relieves Stress
Reducing stress and anxiety by spending time in nature is a complex and multifaceted process, but the results are pretty simple: being in...
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