10 gardening gaffes to avoid in the new year
Originally appeared in the Nation Garden Bureau What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed way more plants, the saying goes. That truism […]
Stay on top of moisture and insect damage or pay the price
Ignoring moisture and insect damage in the home leads to serious problems down the line. Annual inspection is essential to head them off. Whether you do it yourself or hire […]
Spring Garden Fair: April 30 and May 1 at the Clackamas County Event Center
What began as a Mother’s Day fuchsia sale in 1984 has become one of the most anticipated events in the Portland area. The second Spring Garden Fair consisted of just […]
Wildlife & Water Friendly: FREE Garden Series 2022
Homeowners offered seminars on water and wildlife management The Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College will be hosting a FREE Wildlife & Water Friendly Garden Series from noon–12:45 p.m. […]
Tips for Making Your Poinsettia Shine Through the Season and Beyond
Originally appeared National Garden Bureau Ask The Experts about Poinsettias! Few plants are as iconic as the poinsettia. The eye-catching blooms are a holiday tradition around the world. But the blooms […]
‘Trees to Know’ guidebook helps identify Christmas trees
The holiday season is upon us and for many that means choosing a Christmas tree. Whether you’re cutting your own, heading to the lot or choosing a live tree, there’s […]
Arborvitae stands tall as easy-care hedge
For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low maintenance and cheap. “Some people look down on arborvitae, but it fits in places that other things can’t,” […]
Herbs: Multi-purpose Plants
Originally appeared National Garden Bureau Herbs are definitely multi-purpose plants. Traditional uses include culinary, medicinal*, fragrance, and dye. We have written records of medicinal uses of herbs in 5000 B.C.E. in […]
Dodge the raindrops and finish fall garden tasks
The rains may have started, but there’s still plenty that needs attention in the garden – if you’re up for it. Layer up and dodge the raindrops and you’ve got […]
Sweep wood ash from the fireplace to the garden
With last year’s storms, particularly the substantial ice event, there’s plenty of firewood around. Many homeowners wonder what to do with all the ashes left behind after the flames in […]