- Oregon is probably best known for blackberries, the sweet, large berry that grows wild anywhere it's allowed. Other berries easily grown include cranberries on the coast, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Salmon berries, huckleberries and thimble berries grow wild.
- Oregon has many wine growers along the west side. Many people love growing grapes in their yard. For the best fruit, it's important to train and prune the vines, especially if you plan to make homemade wine. A grape vine begins producing after two or three years and can live to be 100.
- People come every year to see more than 600 species of flowers displayed at the Glide Wildflower Show. There are rare white lilies, purple irises, yellow buttercups and many other brilliant colored blooms.
- These shrubs are often called "Rhodies," and they love acidic soil, moist air and the mild weather in Oregon. They bloom in white, and many shades of pink and purple. Portland, Oregon, hosts the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, while Florence on the coast calls itself the "City of Rhododendrons" and has a Rhododendron Festival on the third weekend every May.
- The soil and weather are great for growing ferns. These perennials grow wild but also love shade gardens and add texture to any landscape. Plus, they're very low maintenance.
