************************* Native Oregon Plants These are plants that are native to Oregon. They are uninvasive gardening alternatives to non natives (what you'd generally find at any gardening store in America-tulips, ivy, etc.) They are already adapted to Oregon's soil and climate. They are resistant to native deseases and pests, need less water than non natives. Chemicals are not required when gardenting with them. They are environmentally friendly, helping to reduce the amount of pollution that reaches waterways.

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Herbs (IPA: hə(ɹ)b, or əɹb; see pronunciation differences) are plants grown for culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual value. The green, leafy part of the plant is typically used. General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. A medicinal herb may be a shrub or other woody plant, whereas a culinary herb is a non-woody plant. By contrast, spices are the seeds, berries, bark, root, fruit, or other parts of the plant, even leaves in some cases; although any of these, as well as any edible fruits or vegetables, may be considered "herbs" in medicinal or spiritual use. Culinary herbs are distinguished from vegetables in that they are used in small amounts and provide flavor (are spices) rather than substance to food.