Autumn: the ultimate season for planting trees and shrubs
In the maritime region of the Pacific Northwest, you can plant almost any time of the year. Some exceptions apply, such as planting on hot days, days with frozen ground, […]
Portland releases plan to fight emerald ash borer
Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Urban Forestry division has developed an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Response Plan to manage the arrival of this highly destructive tree pest. Though EAB has […]
Poached fish provides a refreshing summer dinner option
Sometimes my most frustrating days in my life end up being the most productive and inspiring in the kitchen. It’s as if I just need to forget about life’s worries […]
Tips to preventing heat stress in plants
It’s August and the heat is on. Your plants need some extra care so they can withstand the heat. The OSU Extension Service has the following tips and advice to […]
A park above
Imagine walking block after block through the Manhattan street grid without having to press a walk button, watch for traffic or cope with any distractions. You only see an abundance […]
Top microgreens and how to grow them
Microgreens are not only tasty, attractive, and delicious but also one of the best ways to keep your seed inventory fresh and ready for planting, according to the experts at […]
Fire-wise landscaping for Oregon gardens
The 2020 heat dome and worsening fire seasons have made one thing clear: wildfire risk is rising in the Pacific Northwest. How can we still have beautiful landscapes without fueling […]
Watch and learn with “Ask the Experts” video series
With the kids out of school and family activities on hyperdrive, it’s hard to make time for webinars even when it’s on your favorite topic. Fortunately, the National Garden Bureau […]
Simple recipes highlight flavor of line-caught albacore
I never tasted fresh, line-caught albacore until I arrived in Oregon 20 years ago. I didn’t know what the all the fuss was about until I tasted it myself. Call […]
Potted plants can turn any small space into a garden oasis
Pots, decorative planters, hanging baskets and more, containers offer a way to create a garden oasis in any sized space. Containers work equally well for small backyards, apartment patios and […]