Where gardeners turn for answers
Garden centers typically can offer their customers several advantages that big box stores can’t fully duplicate. One of these is the ability to provide customers with valid, localized information about […]
Western Oregon conifers continue to show damage due to drought
Even though we’ve had a mild summer, conifers in Oregon are still getting hit hard by several years of drought, to the point that many are dying. “Beginning in 2013-14, […]
Fall Garden Fair at the Oregon Garden
September 14 & 15 | 10am-5pm Oregon Garden Fall Fair returns September 14-15, 2019. This event in partnership with Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs will feature Horticulture displays, flower […]
No need to baby your corn to get miniature ears
If you grow corn in your home garden, then you might want to harvest fresh “baby” corn ears this summer. Baby corn, those tiny ears of corn popular in Asian […]
10 low-water perennials that thrive in dry situations
Pacific Northwest gardeners are faced with the pleasant dilemma of choosing from an encyclopedia-length list of perennials that grow in our friendly climate, and many of those thrive in low-water […]
Pull weeds as they pop or desired plants will suffer
Unsightly and seemingly uncontrollable, weeds have a way of taking over the garden in the time it takes to put the hoe away. Keeping weeds under control takes time and […]
Rev up for another season of harvest by planting now
As we settle in at the table of summer’s harvest, savvy gardeners pause long enough to consider the coming season. “Most folks are familiar with and love summer vegetables, but […]
The powerful beauty of peonies makes them a favorite in the garden
Along with hydrangeas, sweet peas and roses, peonies pack a wallop of nostalgia, bringing to mind romantic gardens of old. It’s no wonder their popularity continues to grow. Joyce Heinke […]
Trial gardens show vegetables can be grown without irrigation
Growing vegetables without irrigation may sound farfetched, but two Willamette Valley trials proved crops can be grown in home gardens without a drop of irrigation. At demonstration gardens in Benton […]
Pet-safe gardening
A well-planned garden design provides something for each family member to enjoy. During warm weather, many of us spend as much, if not more time outdoors than inside. We like […]