A photographic guide to 40 common plants around Nanaimo developed for BIOL223 with plant stories and book recommendations.
A guide to gardening and the restoration of native plants in the Garry oak ecosystem.
An online atlas of the flora of British Columbia, including an ID tool to aid in plant identification.
A collaborative plant identification tool.
Information and guidance on gardening with native plants in the Pacific Northwest.
An encyclopedia of the cultural and natural history of Northwest native plants with resources for gardeners of any level.
Based in the United States, the Native Seed Network provides resources for people working to add native plants back into the landscape.
Special Considerations When Growing Native Plants From Seed
Cold Stratification
Many native seeds need a period of moist and cold conditions to germinate. Some can be sown in the early spring, but are more successful if planted in the fall to mimic when the seed would drop in nature.
| Spring Sowing Possible | |
|---|---|
| Perennials | Entire-leaved Gumweed, Yarrow, Pearly Everlasting, Woolly Sunflower, Field Chickweed, Spring Gold, Coastal Sage |
| Annuals | Sea Blush, Small-flowered Blue-eyed Mary, Farewell-to-Spring, Small-flowered Forget-me-not, Miner's Lettuce |
Slow to Flower
Some native plants can take several years to bloom from seed, particularly those that grow from bulbs. Some examples include the white fawn lily and great camas.
Maintenance
Native plants still require maintenance to thrive continually, especially in areas with high pressure from grazing animals like deer and rabbits. Meadow spaces require periodic mowing or burning, and may require the reduction of more vigorous native plants to maintain a healthy balance of plant species. Watering may also be necessary, particularly in the early-establishment phase.
Protocols produced by the University of Washington's ESRM 412 (Native Plant Production) course for more than 5107 species that occur in the Pacific Northwest
Information on how to propagate native plants of North America provided by the RNGR (Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources), a collaborative effort between the USDA Forest Service and the Southern Regional Extension Forestry.
Guidelines for propagation native plants in the Garry oak habitat.
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