Heavenly – and colorful – bamboo
With new cultivars in the works and year-round coloring, Nandina has taken root. By Jon Bell They can be a fiery red, a pretty pink or a deep, dark burgundy. […]
USPS releases stunning new floral stamps
Plant and flower lovers can add a touch of garden elegance to their correspondence with a series of new stamps now available from the U.S. Postal Service. The stamps showcase […]
Farmington Gardens has fall events for the entire family
The activities lineup this fall at Farmington Gardens in Beaverton has something for the kids in the family as well as parents. Kids can learn to create a beautiful, twinkling […]
Get into fall fun at area harvest festivals
The end of summer is almost here and you can almost feel the fall chill in the morning air. It’s that time of year to celebrate the harvest season with […]
Tomatoes gone wild: Introducing the Tomatini
With the recent heat waves, I’ve noticed that my neighbors’ tomatoes are going gangbusters. I love tomatoes and relish the time of year that local tomatoes, especially heirloom tomatoes, are […]
Learn how to build a bioswale or rain garden
Bioswales help manage storm water, remove pollutants and filter sediment. Besides helping to keep our rivers and streams clean, they also attract wildlife and provide a habitat for insects. In […]
New plants help homeowners create urban habitats for critters
Even the smallest action can create powerful change, starting with the plants we choose to grow. To an animal or bird, a single shrub or grass can be a winter […]
OSU app brings wildflower identification to your fingertips
Botanists at Oregon State University have helped design a new app that provides information on the Pacific Northwest’s wide variety of wildflowers, OSU announced. The app provides multimedia and information […]
Join Hardy Plant Society for PlantFest!
Come grow with the Hardy Plant Society and attend PlantFest, Saturday, September 21 at a new location. PlantFest will be held at Clackamas Community College Gregory Forum, 19600 Molalla Avenue, […]
Take your school’s garden to the next level
Oregon State University’s popular School Garden Coordinator Certificate program now accepting new registrants. Whether you’re new to school gardening or looking to bring your school’s garden to the next level, […]