When it’s time to say goodbye to lawn, uproot it first
Grass lawns are the default for most yards, but some people want other options, like edible or ornamental landscaping, mulch or low-maintenance groundcover. “Maybe you have a lawn full of […]
Tomato lovers: Grow the best by recognizing and solving common problems
Knowing the hows and whys of tomato diseases gives gardeners a leg up for successfully growing the most-treasured of vegetables. Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service, […]
From pot to table, easy indoor herbs spice up cooking
Cooking and gardening have taken the country by storm and easy-to-grow herbs act as a bridge between the two, adding flavor to our food and confidence to our gardening. Growing […]
Use vigilance in controlling problems in the vegetable patch
Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days. Slugs […]
OSU Extension’s Food Hero to distribute 80,000 seeds as part of Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge
Interest in home gardening has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Food Hero team at Oregon State University Extension Service is offering Oregonians a unique opportunity to grow […]
Learn about pruning berries, kiwifruit and grapes in online classes
When homeowners set out to prune grapes, kiwifruit and other berry crops, they often stand in front of the plant at a complete loss. Just getting started is intimidating. “Over […]
Visions of white
These white-blooming plants can brighten up landscapes — Part one of two Scroll to the bottom of the page for slideshow. Blooms come in all variations of color and hue, but […]
Ornamental or edible, artichokes have a place in the garden
With deeply lobed silver leaves and a 3-foot stature, the artichoke unfolds as much mystery in the garden as it does on the dinner table. The can be used to […]
Don’t let lack of room discourage you from gardening
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired millions of people to grow vegetables, but many don’t have room for traditional gardening. Don’t let lack of yard space keep you from gardening this […]
OSU Extension continues gardening education during COVID-19
For decades, Oregon State University Extension Service relied on face-to-face interactions to provide gardening education to Oregonians. That all changed with the COVID-19 crisis and Oregon’s actions to limit the […]