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Do you have resources for what plants do well in containers on a balcony in downtown Portland (Multnomah county)
I used to have a big yard in SW Por...
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Asked August 04, 2024, 4:15 PM EDT
Do you have resources for what plants do well in containers on a balcony in downtown Portland (Multnomah county)
I used to have a big yard in SW Portland and now live right on the Willamette River with huge East-facing balconies. Need advice.
Thanks
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Nancy. We don't have any resources as specific as what you need, but you might find this helpful: https://retirement.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/container_gardening_august_2020_final.pdf
Most gardeners start their container gardens in the spring. Are you wanting ornamental plants, edible plants, or a combination? Are their weight or height restrictions in place? If you can provide more information, we might be able to help more. Thanks!
Most gardeners start their container gardens in the spring. Are you wanting ornamental plants, edible plants, or a combination? Are their weight or height restrictions in place? If you can provide more information, we might be able to help more. Thanks!
Thanks - yes, I know most people do this in the spring. I have just moved back to Portland from Warsaw (Poland) and would love some things that I could start now and would live over the winter (perennials, pot-shrubs, etc.) Just some color (and yes, green is a color.) No weight or height restrictions in place.
Thanks for any more input if you have it!
Nancy
Here are some vegetable options: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/what-can-i-plant-my-garden-fall-winter-harvest
Here are some native shrubs of various sizes and needs: https://www.pnwplants.wsu.edu/ShrubsEvergreen.aspx
Hope this helps.
Here are some native shrubs of various sizes and needs: https://www.pnwplants.wsu.edu/ShrubsEvergreen.aspx
Hope this helps.
