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3 Spring Soil Health Tips
Healthy soil is the building block of chemical-free gardening because when soil is at its peak performance, it doesn't require pesticides...
Breanna Gunderson
Apr 13, 20234 min read


Free Food Producing, Water Filtrating Rainwater Garden
Growing plants native to the Pacific Northwest, in the Pacific Northwest, means those bad boys are going to grow with or without you. The...
Breanna Gunderson
Mar 9, 20237 min read


PNW Native Frogs and Salamanders
One of the best parts of native plant landscaping is knowing we're building and maintaining healthy habitats for amphibian buddies. A...
Breanna Gunderson
Jan 10, 20236 min read


Creepy Crawlies On the Job
Here are some creepy crawlies we found this summer while working outside in Oregon in god knows what kind of weather on god knows which...
Breanna Gunderson
Jan 10, 20231 min read


The Magical Blue Elderberry
Native to the Pacific Northwest, the blue elderberry is an extremely healthy berry that grows naturally in the forest around Portland.
Breanna Gunderson
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Building an Edible Forest in an Urban Area (pt. 1)
The Pacific Northwest is a lush temperate rainforest where native plants and trees produce berries, edible greens, and mushrooms. From...
Breanna Gunderson
Nov 2, 20225 min read


PNW Native Tree Silhouettes
Before you plant a tree, it's good to know how big that buddy will get over the years. So here is a scientific illustration to help you...
Breanna Gunderson
Oct 9, 20221 min read


Building a Western Hemlock Forest in an Urban Area
A complete native plant list and instructions for creating your own western hemlock forest at home.
Breanna Gunderson
Oct 9, 20223 min read


Deforestation in Oregon
Deforestation, tree plantations and logging roads are destroying Oregon's natural forests
Breanna Gunderson
Jun 7, 20225 min read


The Salmonberry: A PNW Delight 😍
Salmonberries plants are native to the Pacific Northwest. The berries are white to red and are the earliest to ripen.
Breanna Gunderson
Apr 19, 20226 min read


What Can Rewilding Do for Portland?
There are many environmental issues that arise from heavily populated urban centers. Rewilding can mitigate many of these issues.
Breanna Gunderson
Apr 13, 20228 min read


Tiny Forest TED Talk
I saw this TED talk almost ten years ago, and it's obviously been on my mind ever since.
Breanna Gunderson
Mar 31, 20221 min read


Build Carbon Sequestering Soil
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to plant a ton of big trees to sequester carbon; many urban residents don’t have the space...
Breanna Gunderson
Mar 17, 20224 min read


At Home PNW Mushroom Log FAQs
If you have always wanted to grow your own mushrooms on a log at home, the PNW has the perfect climate for you to do that. Here are some...
Breanna Gunderson
Mar 17, 20224 min read


Rewilding in the Pacific Northwest
Rewilding Urban Landscapes: Transforming Yards into Thriving Native Plant Ecosystems At Urban Rewilding, we use native plant landscaping...
Breanna Gunderson
Feb 23, 20224 min read


Why Are Trees Good?
Trees are able to sequester huge amounts of carbon from the atmosphere.
Breanna Gunderson
Feb 21, 20224 min read
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