Useful information about Western Hemlock-Douglas Fir Forest, Prairie, Scrub-Shrub Wetlands, and Mixed Deciduous Forest/Steep Dry Slope.
Slough Sedge. Sharp, green, grass-like foliage. Prefers wet areas of garden. Pacific NW Native. Evergreen perennial. Zones 6-9. Part shade to full sun. 2-5 ft. tall and wide.
Pacific Ninebark The Rose Family–Rosaceae (Pursh) Kuntze (Fy-zoe-KAR-pus kap-ih-TAY-tuss) Names: Physo means bladder, carpus means fruit, referring to the inflated fruits. Capitatus means having a head, referring to its dense flower or fruit cluster. Ninebarks are so called because it was believed there are nine layers (or nine strips) of peeling bark on the stems. […]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distance Learning This booklet is a worksheet based resource and must be printed out. You choose which pages you will print out and send to students or use at home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There is a lot of information packed into this booklet, along with meaningful activities! It's very versatile since it can be used in various ways. It works well as a whole class, small group, partner, or individual activity, as well as at centers or stations. This booklet details the Northwest Coast Native Americans. It has labels for the topics of the reading passages. The topics are location, food, hunting, salmon, whaling, shelter, clothing, getting goods, totem poles, transportation, potlatch, and present-day Northwest Coastal Native Americans. The booklet also contains a glossary, a list and information about several of the Northwest Coastal tribes, review questions, writing activity, graphic organizer, and drawing activity. There is a page included with actual photo images so students can identify several real life objects to the ones they read about. An answer key is provided where applicable. There is also a checklist for making sure every activity is completed. Once the booklet is complete, it will make an excellent resource for reviewing and preparing for classroom and state standardized assessments. This booklet details information for the region and not just one tribe of Northwest Coastal Native Americans. ****************************************************************************************** If you would like to view the DIGITAL / GOOGLE USE Northwest Native American Bundle (Booklet / Anchor Charts / Interactive Notebook) please click on the link below. NORTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN (Pacific Northwest) DIGITAL BUNDLE - FOR USE WITH GOOGLE ****************************************************************************************** If interested in other Native American booklets, I have included the links below of all 9 of my booklets: NORTHEAST WOODLAND IROQUOIS BOOKLET SOUTHWEST CHEROKEE BOOKLET SOUTHEAST SEMINOLE BOOKLET GREAT PLAINS BOOKLET SOUTHWEST NAVAJO BOOKLET SOUTHWEST HOPI NORTHWEST PLATEAU - NEZ PERCE NORTHWEST PACIFIC COAST BOOKLET ARCTIC INUIT BOOKLET *************************************************************************** Please click on the link below if you are interested in viewing my BUNDLE of the 9 Native American Booklets: NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKLET BUNDLE (9 BOOKLETS)
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 it's time to start planting. Marina French , restoration designer and landscape architect at The Watershed Company, shares five native shrubs that hav
Peruse our list of native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Natives are beneficial for wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Includes Alpine Strawberry, Broadleaf Lupine, and Columbine, among others.
We have been cultivating a wide variety of shrubby manzanitas at our nursery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and have been delighted to see them capture the imagination of Northwest gardeners. Once thought of as finicky in our region, it turns out that many, including those native to California, are ideally adapted to our naturally dry summers, and are surprisingly tolerant of winter cold as well.
Unlike the proverbial human wallflower, the Pacific Northwest’s native wallflower plant (Erysimum capitatum) isn’t shy or modest. Instead, it is bright, showy, sweetly fragrant, and att…
Peruse our list of native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Natives are beneficial for wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Includes Alpine Strawberry, Broadleaf Lupine, and Columbine, among others.
When you look at Pacific Northwest Coast formline art, can you identify the basic building blocks the artist used? After reading this, you should be able to look at Native American art of the Pacific Northwest coast and notice how the artist used and modified fundamental formline art principles, elements, and shapes.
Useful information about Western Hemlock-Douglas Fir Forest, Prairie, Scrub-Shrub Wetlands, and Mixed Deciduous Forest/Steep Dry Slope.
Tiarella trifoliata, commonly called “foamflower,” is a lovely woodland perennial within the Western hemlock/Douglas-fir plant co…
Cascara The Buckthorn Family–Rhamnaceae Frangula purshiana (D.C.) Cooper (FRANG-yoo-luh pursh-ee-ANN-uh) Names: Frangula is considered by some to be a subgenus of the Buckthorn genus, Rhamnus. More widely known as Rhamnus purshiana, this species is also well known by the common name, Cascara sagrada, meaning sacred bark in Spanish. The bark is used medicinally as a very […]
Native American Eagle Contour Cut Self-adhesive Decal (Native American Pride) All decals and patches 12 inches and larger require additional shipping depending on the destination. Please contact us prior to purchase for shipping options.
Peruse our list of native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Natives are beneficial for wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Includes Alpine Strawberry, Broadleaf Lupine, and Columbine, among others.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The shamrock legend can be traced to the 5th century saint who used a three-leaved plant—possibly white clover (Trifolium repens)—to demonstrate the concept of the Chr…
These award-winning plants perform like champions in the growing climate specific to the Pacific Northwest
Many people think of shade or woodland gardens when they think of growing native plants. In fact, many woodland plants do very well in garden settings. But careful selection and care is essential to making your woodland garden flourish.
Unlike the proverbial human wallflower, the Pacific Northwest’s native wallflower plant (Erysimum capitatum) isn’t shy or modest. Instead, it is bright, showy, sweetly fragrant, and att…
When we bought our first home, almost 25 years ago, the only thing I knew was that plants were green. Turns out that was wrong too! After a quarter century of gardening in the Pacific Northwest, I have learned a lot about the process and...
Get 9 plant recommendations from Pacific Northwest design-build firm, Mosaic Gardens. Includes their favorite plants for a garden that blends into its surroundings.
