Hansen's Northwest Native Plant Database

 

Wallace W Hansen Northwest Native Plant Journal
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Month

Front Cover Feature
January/February 2013

Volume 10, Issue 1

 

Theme gardens: "Now there’s an idea!"

A new series of articles for 2013

Zen garden

A place of peace and serenity

 

Butterfly garden

Food for larva, food for imago

November 2012

Volume 9, Issue 11

Admirable naturescapes

Autumn leaves are awe-striking

 

Fruit for winter

Natural nuts

 

Maple studies

Appreciating acers

 

What is a red list?

A different concept

October 2012

Volume 9, Issue 10

Bulbs: native vs. exotic

A short comparison

 

Bulbs: native vs. exotic

A short comparison

 

Looking for autumn color?

Fall colors 2012

 

Native bulbous plants

Plant now for spring blooms

 

Vine maple photo book

Fall’s best captured by camera

 

Western yellowjacket

Late summer hazard

August 2012

Volume 9, Issue 8

The Fragrant Native Garden: Northwest native plants with extraordinary aromas

Homemade Useful Stuff: Make-it-yourself cleaning solutions, perfumes and more

July 2012

Volume 9, Issue 7

Wildlife Corner: Wood Duck boxes

Summer Lilies: Not just a tropical treat!

June 2012

Volume 9, Issue 6

Alien invaders: Hitchhikers and bad ideas

Fraise des bois: Wild strawberries

May 2012

Volume 9, Issue 5

Rhododendrons of PNW: Old-Fashioned Favorites

To market, to market: Where to buy native plants

Meet the pros: Does your yard need a redo (or even a ‘do’)?

Native plant web resources: New links added, discover!

April 2012

Volume 9, Issue 4

Native plant sales: Good news for frugal gardeners

WWID: What would Indians do?

Native garden plans: Ideas for native plant gardens

March 2012

Amended Edition

Volume 9, Issue 3A

U.S. Copyright Laws: The do's and do not's

Remembering a garden muse: Dulcy Mahar, northwest freelance writer

Free stuff in your emailbox: Newsletters, events and gardening columns

Trilliums of the Northwest: Annual notes on our native Easter lily

February 2012

Volume 9, Issue 2

- Western Hazelnut: Corylus cornuta var. californica

Double Duty Beauty: Perennials: not just pretty faces

Time for Ferns: Northwest Woodland Stars

January 2012

Volume 9, Issue 1

Winter Native Landscape: Beauty and interest, naturally!

The Wild Garden: Meet a new friend

December 2010

Volume 8, Issue 7

A Beautiful Bloom: Sidalcea nelsoniana (Nelson’s Checkermallow)

Rosehips and Great Reads: Perfect pairings

November 2010

Volume 8, Issue 6

Native shrubs for fall color: Pick your native shrubs for autumn beauty

..And then there were none: When a species is gone for good.

Glossary: Extinction levels explained

September-October 2010

Volume 8, Issue 5

Summer photos: New pictures of native plants

The best natives for a wildlife garden: Author Peter Haggard’s picks

July-August 2010

Volume 8, Issue 4

Ceanothus: Hardworking northwest native shrubs

Ants in the garden!: Evil, angelic or somewhere in between

May-June 2010

Volume 8, Issue 3

Journal feedback: Read what fellow gardeners have had to say about this journal

Genus Acer: Maples of the northwest

Are you sure?: The importance of correct identification

March-April 2010

Volume 8, Issue 2

Trillium time!: Native Easter lilies--woodland garden treasures

Wally’s Trilliums: Short article and a poem written by our garden’s master, Wally Hansen

Favorite research tools:

bullet On my desk right now
bullet Trillium--great book
bullet PLANTS database
bullet Science of plant names
January-February 2010

Volume 8, Issue 1

Friends on the web: Websites sharing our love of native plants

Living streamside: Using plants native to the Pacific northwest near creeks and streams. Free tree programs!

December 2009

Volume 7, Issue 12

Recommended reading: Armchair gardening at its best. A review of books featuring northwest native plants

Arbutus menziesii: Pacific Madrone--Fascinating northwest native tree. Photos by JoAnn Onstott

November 2009

Volume 7, Issue 11

Thanksgiving: A Poem by Edgar Guest

Propagating:

bullet Air layering--a high tech trick
bullet The art of division
bullet Kinds of plants to propagate
bullet Propagating by cuttings

Timing and technnique: when to cut and how

Paying it Forward: Ways to share

October 2009

Volume 7, Issue 10

Leaves of autumn: Fresh photos!

Special surprise: New screensaver to put this colorful season on your computer

September 2009

Volume 7, Issue 9

Gardening for Wildlife: Free newsletter full of ideas, how to get your backyard certified as an official wildlife habitat

Ann Lennartz: Her legacy continues, courtesy of Washington Native Plant Society

Bay City Rain Garden: Not just for experts, Tillamook County leads the way with example to follow.

August 2009

Volume 7, Issue 8

Reprise of Wally's newsletter, July - August 2004:

Beautiful northwest evergreen: Modoc Cypress.

About that deer problem: Follow-up on earlier article

Old becomes new: NW most famous shrubs

It’s lily-time!: Seductive NW native perennials

Organically grown: Native plant food sources

Personal notes from Wally

Easy plant propagation

A summer destination: Visit Seattle’s Burke Museum by Jennifer.

July 2009

Volume 7, Issue 7

Good Bugs: Friendly garden helpers

This is a good bug? Yes!: Learn which bugs can help your garden

Summertime Blues: New photos of northwest native plants with blue flowers

Swarming Bees: Why do bees swarm? The answer to this and other questions about bees

June 2009

Volume 7, Issue 6

Behind the camera: A look at our staff photographer

All in a days work: Photo album

Monthly highlights: Things to enjoy in June

Native plant info: It’s at your fingertips

May 2009

Volume 7, Issue 5

Weeds begone: Let native plants do the work

Growing wild strawberries: Groundcover plus food!

Fragaria feast: Strawberry recipes

Honey bees: Natives they like, or not

April 2009

Volume 7, Issue 4

An Homage to huckleberries:

Introduction

Pursuing the wild ollalie

Huckleberry hounds

Growing your own: the site

Growing your own: red hucks

Growing your own: misc tips

Recipes

Old tyme vacations: Step into the olden days

Feb/March 2009

Volume 7, Issue 2/3

Winter beauty: Native plants in snow

Small steps, great outcomes: Paying it forward, native style

Summer fun: Plan now!

Local stars: Businesses promoting native plants, good earth tending

January 2009

Volume 7, Issue 1

Lullaby in birdland: Backyard wildlife habitats

Bird garden staples: First you plant an oak

The bird lady: Kathleen Robson

Native Plant Resources: Information at your fingertips

December 2008

Volume 6, Issue 12

Bird Gardening: It is all about the birds

Hummingbirds

Chickadees

Finches

Black-Bellied Plover

Western Wood Pewee

Pine Grosbeak

Western Bluebird

Oregon Junco

Spotted Towhee

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

California Quail

November 2008

Volume 6, Issue 11

Thanksgiving: Thoughts for life

Tastes of the wild: Smashing gift ideas

Natural author: Writer and naturalist, Rob Sandelin

October 2008

Volume 6, Issue 10

Outdoor housekeeping: The fall garden

Magical dirt: Beginners guide to composting

Walking tours: Enjoy autumn up close and personal

Tree of many colors: Vine Maple photo album, photos by JoAnn Onstott

September 2008

Volume 6, Issue 9

NW Native Grasses: Late summer garden stars

Family Fun:

Unusual events in our area

Kids day for conservation

Pond school 2008

O-Tsukimi Moonviewing

Tea ceremony demo

Fence-building workshop

Godzilla in the garden

Mushroom and plant ID

August 2008

Volume 6, Issue 8

Smelling up the place: Potpourris from native plants

Consummate camera work: New photos from staff photographer, JoAnn Onstott

Land restoration: Bolsa Chica wetland project

This & That: Musings from the editor

July 2008

Volume 5, Issue 7

Teaching our children: Gardens and the 3 R’s

Visit a recycling center: How to find one, what you’ll see

Bright whites: Native light for your garden

Got the blues?: Blue flowered natives

Red hot blooms: 3rd color in our patriotic tribute

June 2008

Volume 5, Issue 6

Cool Summer Craft: Notecards with pressed flowers

Swamp Things: Native water plants

Monthly Highlights: Look forward to these!

May 2008

Volume 5, Issue 5

Penawen: Moon of the Camas harvest

Preserving flowers: Drying and waxing

Where lilies abound: Nature’s masterpiece flowers

April 2008

Volume 5, Issue 4

Nifty Northwest Natives: By Lane Greer

Alternative Planting: Kick the invasive plant habit

The other 3 R’s: It’s not "readin’, writin’ & ‘rithmetic"

Good landkeeping: Land protection and restoration

March 2008

Volume 6, Issue 3

Picking Plants: Select the right native for your spot

Chickadee Realty: Story by Sharon Stiteler, Chickadee Favorites

Peaceful Partners: Diversity in the garden

Slugs!: Gardening enemy #1

February 2008

Volume 6, Issue 2

Rescuing wild animals: What to do (and what not to do) if you find one, how to get help

Make your own paper: Put in some native plant parts! We show you how, it’s easy

Pacific Madrone: Surprising facts and fun fiction about this NW native beauty

January 2008

Volume 6, Issue 1

A different way to recycle: Using found treasures!

Native garden in winter: More than just leaves and flowers

Native Plant Resources: Information at your fingertips

December 2007

Volume 5, Issue 12

Winter White: Moon garden ideas

Reflections on the Native Plants of the Northwest: First publishing of a book by Wally Hansen

Red-Osier Dogwood: Forgotten native shrub worthy of a second look

From all of us: A greeting and a wish

November 2007

Volume 5, Issue 11

Thanksgiving thoughts: Things to consider

Wildcrafting: Winter fun for gardeners

How the garden master got his garden: Part 1

October 2007

Volume 5, Issue 10

Garden Recycling Tips: The 3 R’s in the garden

Wildlife: In or Out?

Tips to attract or repel:

Cats

Dogs

Deer

Raccoons

General tips

Attracting birds

September 2007

Volume 5, Issue 9

The leaves are coming!: A happy compromise

Imposters and imposers: Non-native escapees

Native choices: Why pick natives?

Bring on the hummers: Natives to attract them

Wicked and evil plants: ‘Leaves of three, let them be’

Invasive plant info: Education is key

August 2007

Volume 5, Issue 8

Staying green: Simple summer tips

Escaped ornamentals: Down side of non-natives

A summer layabout: Picking the right tree from which to hang your hammock

State flowers: 50 favorites

This & That: Musings from the editor

July 2007

Volume 5, Issue 7

Patriotic Plants: Red, white and blue native blooms

Compost, anyone?: Easy and free and it works

Flag Colored Birds and Butterflies: Plants aren’t the only patriots

Oregon Butterfly in Double Trouble: The plight of Fender’s Blue

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

June 2007

Volume 5, Issue 6

Squirrel Quiz: Test your knowledge!

Fauna with Flora: Bugs and blossoms

To Lawn or Not: Grass or groundcovers?

Where to find the Wild Things: Native plant gardens and more ideas for summer fun

May 2007

Volume 5, Issue 5

The right tools: Power in the garden

A gardening standoff: Honey, I’m not going to cut the lawn this year

Native threads: The fabric of the modern garden by Julie Miles

All grown up: Mature native trees, shrubs and perennials

This & That: Musings from the editor

April 2007

Volume 5, Issue 4

Garden product review: Green and not so green

Rubber mulch: Earth friend or foe?

Toads in your garden: Seen any lately?

How green are you?: Time for a reality check

Recycling questionnaire: Print and share

Special Earth Day Section

What is Earth Day

Two Celebrations/One Goal

  • Equioctial Earth Day

  • April 22 Earth Day

What you can do

  • At home

  • In your community

  • At school

  • At work

  • While shopping

Earth Day Take-Home Kit

Events in your area

EPA Progress Report

March 2007

Volume 5, Issue 3

Gardening Organically: Living Green, Part 3

Oregon’s Easter Lily: Photographs of Trilliums

A Garden Gone Wild: An accidental happy ending

More than just a plant: Another look at Trilliums

February 2007

Volume 5, Issue 2

Green gardening tips: Second in our Green Living series

Toads?: A $5 annual gift for your garden

Theme gardens: A new look at garden styles

January 2007

Volume 5, Issue 1

Go Wild!: By Lorraine Johnson

How Green are You?: Take a quiz and find out!

Gifts to Grow: Make your own gift nursery

Native Plant Resources: Information at your fingertips

December 2006

Volume 4, Issue 10

NW Native Reds: Native plants with red features

Backyard Wildlife Habitats: What you need to know

The Elderberry Party: An annual event

Just for the Birds: Safe bird feeding practices

Native Plant Resources

November 2006

Volume 4, Issue 9

Thanksgiving: Things we are thankful for

Natural Beauty: Bouquets for Autumn

A Gardener’s Library: Books about NW Natives

Flanders Poppy: Remembering Veterans

A Garden Journal for You: Presenting a gift from Wally

October 2006

Volume 4, Issue 8

Falling leaves: Quick and easy craft idea

The leaves of autumn: Photos by JoAnn Onstott

Roses are forever: After the flowers, bright hips

The garden journal: Another way to enjoy gardening

Native Plant Resources

September 2006

Volume 4, Issue 7

Flowers and fruit: Native shrubs for all seasons

The art of gathering: Find free plants and more

Grow your own furniture: Willow crafting

They’re alive!: Living willow structures

Salix: native willows: The right plants for the job

Native Plant Resources

August 2006

Volume 4, Issue 6

The missing link: Water gardening with natives

The plants: Native plants for ponds or bogs

The rare ones: Don Eastman photographic essay of rare and endangered native water plants

Cobra Lily: Oregon Park celebrates a native darling

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

July 2006

Volume 4, Issue 5

Patriotic Plants: Red, White & Blue Natives

Shirley Poppy: Traditional Veteran’s flower

Rockets and Firecrackers: Plants with explosive names

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

June 2006

Volume 4, Issue 4

Summer vacation guide: There’s always something to do! Summer fun in the Northwest--even in your own neighborhood

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

May 2006

Volume 4, Issue 3

NW Native Rock Cress: Photos by Don Eastman

What is Cress?: Mustard family members

Camas: Poetry in the wild

The edibility factor: Safe to eat or not

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

April 2006

Volume 4, Issue 2

Shaping nature: Native plants never dreamed they’d look like this!

Wondrous works: Photos by Don Eastman

Living fences: No paint needed!

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

March 2006

Volume 4, Issue 1

Dare to Bare!: All about bare root plants

Artistic transition to spring: Watercolors by Heidi D. Hansen

Money Trees: The true value of landscape trees

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

December 2005 - January 2006

Volume 3, Issue 7

Living holiday trees: A gift for the earth--green decor

Caring for your tree: Choosing, using and planting

Red berries--garden spark: Native plants with red fruit

Local homes with native plants: Models for a makeover!

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

October-November 2005

Volume 3, Issue 6

Colorful Natives: Our best picks for fall

Lewis & Clark: Celebrate their journey

City Garden, almost done: Final plan, planting now

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

August-September 2005

Volume 3, Issue 5

Grow your own plants: And eat them too!

A visit to the Oregon Garden: NW Native plants on display

Transformation of a Garden: A new plan, the best one yet?

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

June-July 2005

Volume 3, Issue 4

Summer Vacation Ideas: What to do this summer? Find an adventure every day!

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

April-May 2005

Volume 3, Issue 3

Landscaping with Native Plants: Tips from Wally

Native Plant Rock Garden: Fun gardening for everyone

Paintbrush: Figwort Family: Photos by Donald C. Eastman

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Native Plant Resources: Information on the Web

February 2005

Volume 3, Issue 2

Special message to teachers: Field trip ideas

To Do now--Pruning!: New ideas for old plants

NW Native Dogwoods: By Marci Degman

Winter inspiration: Photos by JoAnn Onstott

Propagation with Live Stakes: How to article

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

January 2005

Volume 3, Issue 1

Mariposa Lilies: More of Don Eastman’s Calochortus Photos

Plant for Wildlife: Create a wildlife habitat in your own yard

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web

December 2004

Volume 2, Issue 10

Mariposa Lilies: Beautiful photos by author/photographer Don Eastman

Green Holidays: Tips for earth-friendly gifts and holiday decorations

Fairy Slippers: Update on Wally’s adventures with this elusive NW Native perennial

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

October 2004

Volume 2, Issue 9

Ericaceae Review: Article and Photos by Prof. Wilbur Bluhm

Fall Color: Where to see Autumn’s NW Native Foliage Rainbow

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

September 2004

Volume 2, Issue 8

NW Native Onions: Photos by Don Eastman

Who says it’s invasive?: Story by Jennifer Rehm

What to plant now: And how to do it. Wally’s advice

Transformation of a Garden: Action on our makeover project

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

July 2004

Volume 2, Issue 7

Walk on the Wild Side: Places in Oregon and Washington to see NW Native Plants
  • Highways, Parks & Trails
  • Celebrations
  • Gardens

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

June 2004

Volume 2, Issue 6

Lewisia: Part 2: Article by Wally Hansen, Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman

Penstemons: Nature’s gift to gardeners by Wilbur Bluhm

Transformation of a Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

May 2004

Volume 2, Issue 5

Lewisia: Historic Plants of the NW: Story by Wally Hansen, Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman

How the Dogwood Got it’s Name: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Lacy White Flowers: Good, Bad or Deadly?

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

April 2004

Volume 2, Issue 4

The Role of Sitka Spruce, Part 2--Detailed look at Northwest Native Tree: Article by Heidi Hansen

Trillium Paintings: Romantic and Botanical Paintings of NW Native Trilliums

Trillium Photographs: Native Lily Photos by Don Eastman

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant Internet Resources

March 2004

Volume 2, Issue 3

Fritillaria, Part 2--Unusual Native Lily: Photos by Don Eastman

The Role of Sitka Spruce--Detailed look at Northwest Native Tree: Article by Heidi Hansen

Natural Beauty, Part 2--In the Winter Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant internet resources

February 2004

Volume 2, Issue 2

Fritillaria, Part 1--Unusual Native Lily: Photos by Don Eastman

Edible Berries, Delicious Treats in the Garden: Article by Marci Degman

Natural Beauty In the Winter Garden: Article by Jennifer Rehm

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant internet resources

January 2004

Volume 2, Issue 1

Hall’s Isopyrum: Unusual Northwest Native Wildflower from photographer Don Eastman

David Douglas: Seeds of Destiny: Plant hunter following in Lewis and Clark’s footsteps

Propagating from Live Stakes: A different way to start native plants

Propagating from Hardwood Cuttings:  How-to for increasing your plant population

Bare Root Plants: Care and planting instructions

December 2003

Volume 1, Issue 3

Special Holiday Issue

Wildflower Photo Gallery: Photographs of rare and beautiful Northwest Native flowers by author and photographer Donald C. Eastman

The Making of a Photographer: Short Interview by Jennifer Rehm

Personal Notes from Wally: Native Plantsman shares his thoughts as the new year draws near

Holiday Greetings: From the Nursery Staff

November 2003

Volume 1, Issue 2

Beautiful Native Lilies of the Northwest: Wally Hansen with Don Eastman

Iris, a Flower and a Lovely Lady: Article by Nellie Stark, PhD

Landscaping with Native Plants: Using Natives in your Yard

Fall Color: Best Northwest Native Plants

Introduction to Donald C. Eastman: Author and photographer

How to Get Free Plants: Deciduous Native Cuttings

October 2003

Volume 1, Issue 1

Wild and Wonderful Oregon Huckleberries: Article  by Nellie Stark, PhD

Get ready: Propagating native plants by winter cuttings

What’s your zone?: New USDA Hardiness Zones

Landscaping and restoration: With bare root plants in the winter

Useful Plant Databases on the Web: Native Plant internet resources

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