About Jim Gilbert

A successful farmer and small business owner for over 28 years, Jim founded Northwoods Nursery in 1979 and his retail/mail order nursery, One Green World, in 1994. A Molalla area resident for over 25 years, Jim moved his nursery from Hood River to its present location in 1982.  

A long - time member of the Oregon Association of Nurseries and a member of the Oregon Farm Bureau, Jim's nurseries employ over 40 people and market plants to homeowners in all 50 states and wholesale customers throughout the US, Canada, and in many foreign countries.

Both nurseries offer a wide selection of unique varieties of fruits and ornamentals. Jim has travelled extensively to bring many new and promising varieties to Oregon and US gardeners. One of his goals is to keep our agricultural industry strong and help small farmers succeed by adding value to our existing crops and introducing new and valuable varieties such as Sea Berry and Honeyberry.

You can order a catalog and learn more about One Green World at www.onegreenworld.com or by calling 503-651-3005.

Jim's Occupational Background:
Prior to founding Northwoods Nursery and One Green World, Jim owned his own fishing boat and fished for Salmon and Tuna off the Northern California and Oregon Coasts. He was also a boat-builder and cabinet maker.

Jim's Educational Background:
Jim received his Bachelor's degree in Russian Language from Portland State University. His knowledge of Russian has allowed him to travel extensively throughout the former Soviet Union. His contacts with experiment stations and botanic gardens in these regions has led to the introduction of many new and valuable fruit varieties for US gardeners.

Jim's Community Service:
Jim serves as the Chair of the Molalla Community Planning Organization, an advisory committee to the Clackamas County Planning Department.

Jim is a strong supporter of the Oregon Garden. He has donated plants and time to enhance the Garden. Jim has also donated his plants and expertise to: the Gilbert House; the Home Orchard Society; Country Christian School; Marylhurst Early Childhood Center, Friendly House, Annie Ross House, Food Front, Tucker-Maxon Oral School and the Molalla High School Boosters.