Team Oxbow
Honoring Tom Alberg
We are deeply saddened to share that Oxbow’s co-founder, Tom Alberg, passed away on Friday, August 5th. Tom was a...
Protecting Your Garden Through a Heatwave
We are quickly finding ourselves in the heat of the summer, and searing temperatures often catch us by surprise, causing...
Jim Barnhart named Oxbow’s Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce Jim Barnhart is joining us as Oxbow’s executive director starting Aug 15th, 2022. As a...
Oh Knotweed, Knot Again!
A knotty problem in the Pacific Northwest Knotweeds are tall, borderline immortal plants with hollow bamboo-like stems, heart-shaped leaves, and...
Why Choose Native Plants?
Conservation, restoration, and pollinator-friendly gardens are some of the most well-known benefits of planting natives. But how does planting natives...
Assisted tree migration: Stratification & Sowing
This blog post is part 2 of a series following the Tree Population Assisted Migration Project—an experimental planting designed by Oxbow’s...
5 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children
There are so many ways that today’s children are different from other generations. Their ability to use technology for learning...
Assisted tree migration: Planting for climate resilience
Part 1 of a Series on Assisted Tree Migration. Read part 2 >> Read part 3>> What is tree migration?...
Bobcat Sighting Signals a Habitat Restoration Win
One of the questions we’re continuously asking at Oxbow is, “What wildlife lives here?” Oxbow comprises 240 acres of land;...
Fall Planting Season
When you think of “planting season,” what time of year comes to mind? For many gardeners, spring is where the...