Weeding and litter pickup at the McCormick & Baxter Superfund site Thank you to all who attended the Spring Landcare event last Saturday, April 11th, at the McCormick & Baxter Superfund site. The weather was perfect, with a morning shower ending promptly before our start. Twenty-six people attended the three-hour work party to pick up […]
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Meet the New PBG Brand
Since its inception, Portland Botanical Gardens (PBG) has always had a strong sense of identity. As we’ve grown through organizational changes and miles of progress, our brand has served as a reflection of our evolution. Now, we’re entering a new, historic chapter in the Portland Botanical Gardens story, and we’re ready for a fresh, elevated […]
Earth Day Land Announcement
Earth Day 2024 marked a big development for Portland Botanical Gardens (PBG), and we’re excited to share that we signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for a potential site to build the Gardens. The PSA gives PBG one year to conduct due diligence, raise funds, and develop a collaborative plan with local and city-wide […]
Why is Portland Considered a Mediterranean Climate?
There’s a common misconception that Portland is a temperate rainforest, but the reality is that we’re located in a Mediterranean climate! Understanding the difference between these two climates is crucial for understanding the best gardening practices for our region in addition to the environmental threats that we face. Köppen Climate Classification System The first thing […]
An Overdue Update from PBG
Over the past year, we’ve been pretty quiet, but the work behind the scenes has been in full force! So we’d like to take this time, using our brand new blog, the PBG Journal, to provide you with as much of an update as we are able to–this includes information about the search for a […]





