Plant early for bigger onions
Get onions in the ground in spring and avoid heartbreak when it comes time to harvest big, beautiful bulbs this summer. Plant as soon as the soil is dry enough […]
Know your shrub before getting out the clippers
You’ve got clippers in hand, a shrub in mind and a gleam in your eye. It’s pruning time. But do you have a plan? Before you clip a stem, know […]
Growing artichokes: Peeling off the mystery
With deeply lobed silver leaves and a 3-foot stature, the artichoke unfolds as much mystery in the garden as it does on the dinner table. Used to set off any […]
More fruit, less input
People tend to have a love-hate relationship with their fruit trees. The fruit they love; the work they hate. Especially the regimen of spraying turns off home gardeners, said Steve […]
Roses: When to plant and prune
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and that means it’s time to pay attention to your loved ones and your roses, too. On the west side of the Cascade Range, mid-February […]
Selecting the right tree? There’s an app for that
Like building a house, planting a tree takes research and planning or the investment can come tumbling down. But if selected, sited and planted correctly, a tree bestows a lifetime […]
Set seeds on the right path with homemade soil mixture
While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to […]
Soil tests reveal the mystery beneath the surface
Soil defines the success of a garden, but for many it’s a mystery. Cracking the case doesn’t have to be complicated, said James Cassidy, instructor of soil science at Oregon […]
Five berry-bearing shrubs birds love in winter
When winter comes and the menu for birds shrinks in urban backyards, they rely on the kindness of humans. That doesn’t mean just a bird feeder of seeds and nuts. […]