Pot up some bulbs and dream of spring
In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. “It’s easy to create a stunning display that bursts into […]
Leaf drop after ash blackout shouldn’t be of concern
The clouds of smoke and raining ash are over, but for some common evergreen plants the damage has been done. Don’t worry, it’s most likely temporary. “With the heavy smoke […]
Control slugs now as they lay eggs to hatch in spring
Just as we begin to think about wrapping things up in the garden for the season, slugs slither out of their homes underground to lay their eggs for next year. […]
COVID-19 lessons from plant societies
In this unprecedented period of a COVID-19 pandemic, several forest fires with lingering air pollution, and a very dry summer that has stressed all our plants, garden centers have also […]
Bulbs: A toehold in the future
These fall bulb planting tips will pay off beautifully in the spring. “When the future seems either very bleak, or people are too depressed to imagine one, gardening gives you […]
Colors of Fall Festival – 9/26 – 9/27
The Cascade Nursery Trail Nurseries is holding their Colors of Fall Festival event this weekend. 10-5 at all Cascade Nursery Trail Nurseries! LAST CHANCE FOR PLANTS! Late season gala brings […]
Know when it’s time to harvest apples and pears
Anticipation of ripe pears and apples peaks in fall as fruits hang heavily from branches and begin their gravity-aided trip to the ground. But how do you know when it’s […]
The Home Ignition Zone: Protecting Your Property from Wildfire
By Max Bennett | Clint Nichols Learn what you need to know to prepare your home and property. OSU Extension Service created handy worksheets to help you assess each zone […]
Take precautions when wildfire ash falls on fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables in the garden that have been showered with ash from wildfires should be safe to consume, according to Oregon State University Extension Service experts. Rinsing the produce […]
Now’s the time to spiff up ragged lawns
Lawns languish in the heat of summer unless showered with the water they require to thrive. But not to worry, the grass isn’t dead. Come fall when the rains start […]