The Oregon Grape is a beautiful plant with shiny, holly-like, and colourful leaves that can be green, yellow, or bright red, depending on the season. While researching it, I came across a website that discusses how to grow Oregon Grapes, which inspired me to look further into gardening with local plants. It is such an incredible thought that one day, people’s yards will be filled with Salal and Oregon Grape instead of manicured hedges and flat lawns. As a side note, I learned that, sadly, manicured lawns became popular as a sign of status and wealth to show that you did not need to use the land to grow your food.
Oregon Grapes have many historical and practical uses, including their edible, delicious berries, inner bark, and roots. These contain a bright yellow chemical called berberine, which can act as a dye and stain paper, silk, wool, leather, and wood.
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