Chickadee Gardens

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Chickadee Gardens has moved from a small, green oasis in the urban center of Portland, Oregon, zone 8b, to Saint Helens, some 35 miles outside of Portland to our dream of two acres. Our focus is native plantings but we also love (non-invasive) ornamental plants. Sustainable gardening is our goal. Changes occur regularly in the design of the garden but the focus remains: this garden is for the chic

kadees (and bees, and bugs, and husband, and cats, and...). As I worked for Joy Creek Nursery, I added an amazing array of plants to the gardens. I now work part time for Cistus Nursery, another fabulous local nursery. I propagate a small amount of plants here at Chickadee Gardens. Get in touch for an appointment if you are interested in buying plants from me, this is my private garden. We sell produce and eggs from our garden when available. I also offer garden coaching and some design. Get in touch if interested. [email protected]

On the blog this week, a look at the garden in early June, arguably the most floriferous time of the year. Plus we're ge...
06/04/2026

On the blog this week, a look at the garden in early June, arguably the most floriferous time of the year. Plus we're getting ready for our open garden.

Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

On the blog this week, a look around the garden mid-May, one of the busiest times of the year. Lots of flowers and inter...
05/14/2026

On the blog this week, a look around the garden mid-May, one of the busiest times of the year. Lots of flowers and interesting foliage happening, and also anticipating what will probably be a super hot and dry summer, more than usual.

Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

It's almost here! This Saturday, 5/9, is our spring plant sale with the The Dirty Diggers of Lovewood. Here's a preview ...
05/05/2026

It's almost here! This Saturday, 5/9, is our spring plant sale with the The Dirty Diggers of Lovewood. Here's a preview of what I'll be bringing. Come by and say hello, we're there from 11 - 3. About 10 of us will be selling a wide variety of plants, pottery, houseplants, spiky things and more. Address is 334 N. Baldwin, Portland. See you there!

This week a look at our new "catio" plus a few updates on seed snails, a few shade garden beauties and more.
04/30/2026

This week a look at our new "catio" plus a few updates on seed snails, a few shade garden beauties and more.

chickadee gardens, catio, oregon gardening, Pacific Northwest gardening

Hi planty friends! Do you have plants to donate to this awesome cause? Or baked goods? Still seeking donations. I just d...
04/21/2026

Hi planty friends! Do you have plants to donate to this awesome cause? Or baked goods? Still seeking donations. I just donated 15 flats of Chickadee Gardens plants, so if you're in the area, do stop by and check out the awesome other donations and do a bit of shopping. Cheers!

📣 We're still seeking donations for the Plant and Vegan bake sale that is happening THIS SATURDAY! If you have any plants, decorative pots, garden art, or vegan baked goods to donate, please email [email protected]. We'll accept donations through Friday.

🌱 HOD Plant and Vegan Bake Sale
⌚ 10am-4pm
📍 7634 SE Morrison St.
🪴🪴🪴

On the blog this week, a look around the April garden. Lots to see out there, how is your garden doing this year? ...
04/18/2026

On the blog this week, a look around the April garden. Lots to see out there, how is your garden doing this year?

Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

How about a movie about gardening? A movie about the power of gardening - and all it does for humanity - is increasingly...
04/09/2026

How about a movie about gardening? A movie about the power of gardening - and all it does for humanity - is increasingly reflected back us in so many ways culturally: books, movies, podcasts.

This movie project which came to my attention from my friend LaManda, looks fabulous, thought I'd share.

Just when we need it most!

Playing at Cinema 21 in Portland, starting Thursday April 16th.

https://www.thegardenermovie.com/

On the blog this week, a look at the evolution of one of our (rather large) garden beds. From its beginnings in 2015 to ...
04/02/2026

On the blog this week, a look at the evolution of one of our (rather large) garden beds. From its beginnings in 2015 to now, it's a whole different look.

Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

On the blog this week, a visit to the Miller Botanical Garden, an absolute favorite. This Seattle garden has very limit...
03/19/2026

On the blog this week, a visit to the Miller Botanical Garden, an absolute favorite. This Seattle garden has very limited access (tickets for the year sell out in minutes), so I feel especially fortunate being able to visit at least twice a year for Great Plant Picks meetings. I hope you enjoy a green, mossy respite in this post as I did visiting.

Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

On the blog this week, a recap of what we've learned in 10 years of gardening here. Also, is gardening still relevant th...
01/29/2026

On the blog this week, a recap of what we've learned in 10 years of gardening here. Also, is gardening still relevant these days? Share your thoughts.

Chickadee Gardens is a garden blog about drought tolerant and native plants. We have 2 acres and grow food. Oregon and West Coast gardening focused

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