Tropical backyard bliss
Choose the right plants and décor to make your own staycation paradise Vacations soothe the soul. Leaving the stress of work behind for a week of rest and relaxation makes everyone […]
What to do in the garden in June
June is a great month for gardening. It has great weather, long days, pleasant evenings and, typically, mild weather. (We know, try telling that to the 2021 Heat Dome, which […]
Show-stealing shrubs
These specimen-sized favorites command the spotlight
Most gardens have a diversity of plants, usually with a representation of at least one or two categories. This would include annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines and trees. In the urban […]
Creating a butterfly and moth garden
By Brenda Dziedzic Nature is a soothing place where one can find peace. I feel it when I’m in my garden, which I designed specifically to attract butterflies and moths. It’s […]
Darcy added to OSU agricultural Diamond Pioneer Registry
Oregon-based gardening writer and broadcaster Mike Darcy, who writes regularly in the Plant Something Oregon Newsletter, has been inducted into the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences Diamond Pioneer […]
Drink your rhubarb
When you’re swimming in pie plant, turn those crimson red stalks into a drink called ‘shrub’ Rhubarb is an especially prolific vegetable crop in Oregon. Good thing it’s so versatile […]
Home-grown habitats
Tips for picking pollinator-attracting plants for your garden Pollinators need our help. From birds and bees to butterflies and other crucial insects, pollinators’ numbers are declining as loss of habitat, […]
What to do in the garden in May
We finally have had some decent spring weather, and things in the garden, if not heating up, are at least warming up. So what now? Our friends at Oregon State […]
The lowdown on ‘No Mow May’
Experts weigh in on whether mowing abstinence truly helps pollinators The concept behind “No Mow May” is to create a temporary habitat for early-season pollinators by not mowing your lawn. […]
OSU breeding program produced first purple tomatoes with healthy antioxidants
In 2011 Jim Myers did something no one had done before. The Oregon State University vegetable breeder released the first purple tomato containing the same healthy compound found in blueberries. […]