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Beautiful seed catalogs hit mailboxes every January, tempting gardeners with full-color photos and glowing descriptions. Before you buy, though, read those enticing seed packets. Nichole Sanchez, Oregon State University Extension […]

When winter comes and the menu for birds shrinks in urban backyards, they rely on the kindness of humans.   That doesn’t mean just a bird feeder of seeds and […]

Wisteria delivers a beautiful spring display, but this vigorous vine needs plenty of pruning to keep it from swallowing the garden. “Wisteria are very vigorous vines and can climb easily […]

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention […]

If you can’t garden, why not read about it? Books bring us comfort when the gloomy weather of winter is upon us. Even gardeners who love winter enjoy a good […]

Oregon is the first state in the nation to form a Master Melittologists program of trained community scientists dedicated to preserving and cataloguing bees that are native to the state. […]

What do gardeners really want for the holidays? That depends, for gardeners are as unique as the plants that they tend. Here are some ideas that may spark inspiration for […]

We’re running right into the holidays, daylight is in short supply and rain comes down days at a time, but if you can get out in the garden or at […]