Summer favorites
Four gardeners share plants that survived and thrived in the summer heat For those of us living in the Pacific Northwest, we have had quite a summer of extremes in […]
Stick a fork in it
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. […]
What to do in the garden in October
Fall weather has arrived, and the Oregon State University Extension Service October garden calendar can tell you where your garden needs attention at this time of year. There’s a lot […]
Egan Gardens sold, to close at the end of the year
Retail nursery and greenhouse Egan Gardens in Salem, Oregon, and will be closing at the end of the year. Longtime owner Ellen Egan has sold the business to new owners […]
Living with plants and pets — Part 1
Editor’s note: This article has been removed pending further review, due to concerns about some of the information presented. That information is being reviewed in depth and we will follow […]
2023 Lane County Home Improvement Show set for October 6–8
The Lane County Home improvement Show will take place October 6–6, 2023 at the Lane Events Center/Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. The show will feature more than 200 home […]
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon PlantFest 2023
Saturday, September 30 doors open at 9:30am $5 for students, $10 members, and $20 for non-members Plant sale starts at 11:30am in Parking Lot E Portland Community College Rock Creek […]
Salem Hardy Plant Society Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 9 from 9am to 3pm Sebright Gardens 7185 Lakeside DR NE Salem OR 97305 Come browse the nursery and garden art vendors, talk directly with the nursery owners, […]
What to do in the garden in September
Harvest time is coming! The Oregon State University Extension Service September garden calendar, has all the specifics for what to do and when. Maintenance, cleanup, harvesting, planting, propagation, pest management, […]
Using mothballs with care
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 […]