Don’t worry, maggots help break down compost pile
Most people shudder when they see maggots in their bin composter or compost pile. They may be startling in their appearance and movement, but they won’t hurt you or the […]
Autumn is for planting: seed starting for a fall garden
It’s about time to get started on your fall garden. While it’s viable to find starts at the local farmer’s market, or the nearby hardware store, nothing is more rewarding than […]
Registration for Small Farm School 2022 is now open.
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s 11th annual Small Farm School program is now open for registration. It’s a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural […]
Salem Hardy Plant Society Fall Plant Sale
The Salem Hardy Plant Society will host their Fall Plant Sale on September 10, 2022, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem, Oregon. Browse over […]
What to grow for a flavorful fall veggie garden
Summer’s sultry days may find you melting in the garden, but heavenly homegrown tomatoes and scrumptious sweet corn makes every drop of sweat and mosquito bite worth it. While you’re […]
Cascade Nursery Trail to host Jewel Box Plant Sale August 20
The Cascade Nursery Trail is hosting their 10th annual Jewel Box Plant Sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, August 20 at Sebright Gardens in Salem with special plant […]
2022 NW Natural Street of Dreams heads for Oregon Wine Country
NW Natural Street of Dreams has created a new experience for 2022: a Wine Country Tour Edition! Find six stunning wine country-inspired homes, with four homes on a main site […]
Eco-friendly lawns require forethought to attract pollinators
To support pollinators, people have turned to creating eco-friendly spaces around their homes, including replacing their grass lawns with flowering plants. That’s no easy task, according to Carolyn Breece, Oregon […]
Dahlia types explained
Let’s talk about dahlias Dahlias are becoming increasingly popular in landscapes and make excellent additions to border plantings, flowerpots, and cut-flower gardens. They flower continuously from summer through the first frost […]
Vegetable patch needs mid-summer feeding
So, your vegetable garden is growing lush and fruitful – or not. If the latter is true, you may need to feed your plants. Chip Bubl, associate professor and horticulturist […]