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 […]
Tiptoe into tomato season
After we have had a few warm, dry spring days, gardeners usually begin thinking about planting tomatoes. We seem to be finally warming up and seeing more sun breaks than […]
OSU Extension Master Gardener discovers novel way to control cabbage white worm
Jesse Garcia likes kale – he really likes kale. So, when his crop got infested with cabbage worms, he came up with a novel approach to pest control. Garcia, an […]
Plants for a better planet
Great Plant Picks program highlights selections that perform consistently in the Pacific Northwest Over the last several years, many areas around the country have experienced prolonged droughts, excessively hot temperatures, […]
Carefree succulents continue to grow in popularity
About 10 years ago, succulents began an extraordinary rise in popularity. They turned up everywhere – on windowsills, in wreaths and centerpieces, arranged in frames, even dyed. Nowadays, succulents are […]
Wildflowers give the garden a charming, informal look
Annuals live a short, sweet life. They bloom, make seed and die. Fortunately for us, they return year after year if left to go to seed. Besides being lovely to […]
Join the Mid-Willamette Earth Challenge
Sometimes, the best place to defend the earth is from your own back yard. The Mid-Willamette Earth Challenge offers families and gardeners the chance to celebrate Earth Day all month […]
Add strawberries to the garden for a sweet harvest
Now that many people are staying home, interest in gardening – especially edible gardening – has skyrocketed. Strawberries are a no brainer for both beginning and experienced gardeners and you’ll […]
Look to the garden to keep you busy and quiet your mind
Gardening grants us solace – research bears that out. Digging in the soil is good for our mental health and we need that more than ever as we follow Gov. […]