Terra Gardens’ redesign has accessibility in mind
By Mitch Lies Dan Estacio, owner of Terra Gardens Nursery & Bark in Salem, Oregon wasn’t looking to gain notoriety for being ADA accessible when he renovated his nursery five […]
Applications now open for horticultural scholarships
Do you know a future nursery or landscape pro? The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) each year awards over $35,000 through 21 scholarships to students pursuing careers in ornamental horticulture and […]
Oregon Farm to School Network unveils 10-year strategic plan
A healthier future: The Oregon Farm to School Network, which includes Oregon State University Extension Service, has launched a 10-year strategic plan that will be a roadmap to ensure every child […]
Make your holidays more sustainable
The holidays can be fun and festive but after the gifts are unwrapped and the tree comes down, the mound of trash left behind can be somewhat deflating. But with […]
Tips on when and how to prune hydrangeas
With their colorful and eye-grabbing flowers in a range of colors, verdant foliage and adaptability to most zones, it’s no wonder that hydrangeas are favorites of gardeners in the Pacific […]
Cold-hardy vegetables will keep you gardening all winter
Not ready to put away your gardening tools for the year? No worries. OSU Extension’s “These Cold-Hardy Vegetables May Stick It Out Through Winter” has some excellent advice on some […]
Destructive emerald ash borer found in Portland area
The emerald ash borer (EAB), a tiny green beetle from eastern Asia that is killing ash trees across America, has been found in Multnomah County and several areas in the […]
All-America Selections announces first winners for 2026
All-America Selections has announced three new AAS winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season, according to Nursery Management magazine. All AAS winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, […]
Portland releases plan to fight emerald ash borer
Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Urban Forestry division has developed an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Response Plan to manage the arrival of this highly destructive tree pest. Though EAB has […]
Top microgreens and how to grow them
Microgreens are not only tasty, attractive, and delicious but also one of the best ways to keep your seed inventory fresh and ready for planting, according to the experts at […]