Don’t cut down that ash tree just yet
The emerald ash borer has arrived, but Oregon won’t see full effect for years In the year since the emerald ash borer was detected in Oregon, questions have been pouring […]
Dedicated, decorated gardeners
Five Oregon gardeners recognized with statewide awards The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program and nonprofit Oregon Master Gardener Association have recognized five Oregon gardeners with statewide awards that […]
Purchase clears way for Bishop’s Close Garden to reopen
Bishop’s Close Garden at Elk Rock in Portland will eventually reopen to the public, after it was purchased by descendants of founder Peter Kerr, the Oregonian/Oregonlive (Portland, Oregon) reported. The […]
Summer squash lovin’
Locally grown summer squash, hazelnuts and mint are top Oregon crops, and locally made farmers cheese is another standout Oregon product. All these ingredients can be sourced within a 50-mile […]
Tansy ragwort can poison livestock, humans
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has identified tansy ragwort (Senecea jacobaea) as its Invasive Weed of the Month for July. Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed […]
Rain gardens help keep pollutants out of waterways
As water runs down roofs, over driveways and patios and off other impervious surfaces, it might pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes and groundwater aquifers. […]
What to do in the garden in July
July is the peak of summertime weather, which presents its joys as well as its challenges. Rainfall becomes scarce as temperatures rise, leading to a greater need to water lawns, […]
Street of Dreams – Sherwood’s Denali Summit
Whether you are looking for your dream home, wanting to build a new home or getting ready to remodel or redecorate your current home, you will find your inspiration at […]
Growing beautiful roses this summer
Roses have been adored as a symbol of beauty and love for thousands of years. If you haven’t grown them yet, you might have heard they are fussy – a […]
The universal garden
Gardening can be accessible to everyone, if good design and practices are put into place Gardening is one of the more therapeutic things a person can do — emotionally, mentally […]