On the cover: Deer fern (Blechnum spicant) is native to the West Coast of North America and can often be found in shady areas. Though not as common as sword fern or licorice fern, it serves as an important forage for forest wildlife. Photo by Curt Kipp

This month’s cover story highlights the initiatives — such as the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge — that are spurring the movement to repair damaged ecosystems, one garden at a time. Download a PDF of this article

Other topics in the June 2016 issue include:

• Don’t just complain — get involved: OAN President Leigh Geschwill talks about her political heroes and the importance of exercising one’s civic duty.
• Education rocks! Learn about the industry experts appearing at the 2016 Farwest Show and get ready to get schooled!
• The middle number: Fertilizers high in phosphorus have surprisingly little value for some Northwest gardens.
• Meet the Leader: Four years ago, Anthony Kinen gave up a promising career to take over his father’s farm — but he isn’t looking back.
• A good fit? Pot-in-pot nursery production requires a large investment but can pay off big for growers.
• A tale of two lilacs: Part II: OSU researchers discuss how series Pubescentes changed the horticultural landscape.
• Accepting the pollinator challenge: OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone stresses the importance of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge, the new campaign encouraging the public to help create a stable and sustaining food supply for pollinators by planting more trees, shrubs and flowers.

You can read this month’s complete flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Send comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at [email protected].