Author : Kym Pokorny

Reality can get skewed when there are so many sources of information — books, magazines, newspapers, nurseries and, most of all, the internet and social media open up lots of […]

Fall is an ideal time to plant bulbs that will yield spring blooms When it comes to plants, bulbs are about as easy as it gets and now’s the time […]

In spring, garden centers stock a tempting variety of brightly colored tuberous begonias that are hard to resist. Gardeners have a tremendous choice of flower color in shades of orange, […]

Home gardeners catch on to no-till techniques traditionally used for growing field crops While the practice of no-till gardening is not new, discussion has traditionally centered on agricultural field crops. […]

Mothballs are a pesticide and can be harmful when misused Controlling outdoor pests is a common summer activity for gardeners, but it’s also important to know how to safely and […]

The emerald ash borer has arrived, but Oregon won’t see full effect for years In the year since the emerald ash borer was detected in Oregon, questions have been pouring […]

Five Oregon gardeners recognized with statewide awards The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program and nonprofit Oregon Master Gardener Association have recognized five Oregon gardeners with statewide awards that […]

As water runs down roofs, over driveways and patios and off other impervious surfaces, it might pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes and groundwater aquifers. […]

Gardening can be accessible to everyone, if good design and practices are put into place Gardening is one of the more therapeutic things a person can do — emotionally, mentally […]