Time to turn attention to blackberries and raspberries
No matter how muddy the spring, it’s time to slip on your boots and gloves and take care of blackberries and raspberries. Established red raspberries, including Meeker, Cascade Delight and […]
Nesting boxes invite birds to hatch babies in home gardens
It would be nice to say, “Hang a birdhouse and they will come,” but attracting wild birds to nest in your yard isn’t quite so easy. Don’t get discouraged if […]
Pump up your plant knowledge by learning family relationships
Learning to recognize 400,000 species of plants is more than daunting; it’s impossible. But making a start by learning how to identify family characteristics can help you manage a healthier […]
Hydroponics: Speed fresh vegetables to the table by growing in water
Ask experienced gardeners what makes their garden grow and they’ll come up with the same response: great soil. Good answer, but not the only one. The same crops grown in […]
Host houseplants in best possible site to keep them healthy
Gardeners hear it often enough: right plant, right place. It’s a fundamental rule of gardening, said Heather Stoven, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service, and one that applies […]
Save money by starting vegetable seeds at home
The calendar doesn’t say spring, but gardeners are ready to go. Turning vegetable seeds into plants helps satisfy the urge to put hands in the soil. It’s best to seed […]
Myth vs. reality: What’s the truth behind some common gardening practices?
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 […]
Disease-resistant roses make gardening life easier
Struggling with rose diseases often converts affection to frustration for the millions of gardeners who grow the beloved shrubs. Instead of cursing the big three – black spot, powdery mildew […]
Use seed packets as miniature reference guides
From garden center racks and catalog pages, colorful seed packets remind gardeners it’s already time to start thinking of spring. But before grabbing a handful and heading to the checkout […]
Don’t be timid when pruning grapes
Once grape vines lose their leaves, the plants fade into the background of the winter landscape. That’s the time to take action and get out the clippers. January through the […]