Snip some stems and have new plants in spring
Snipping some cuttings from the garden this time of year will produce your own private nursery of plants by spring. Whether you plant the results of your “snip and stick” […]
Put out the welcome mat for birds in winter
As we begin the slide into winter and summer’s bounty recedes, birds welcome the extra nutrition offered by backyard feeders. When putting out a banquet of supplemental food, high quality […]
Saucy shrubs strut their stuff in fall
Mild days and cool nights this fall promised a spectacular show of color, and the promise came true. “This fall has been the best year for color in recent memory,” […]
What’s next in the world of plants
Every August, Portland plays host to the Farwest Show, which is one of the biggest nursery and greenhouse industry trade shows in the country. It is one of the events […]
Gather nuts frequently as they fall from the tree
Hazelnut, walnut or chestnut trees in your home orchard can keep you supplied with nuts for months if you know the best ways to harvest, handle and store them. Harvesting […]
Get the scoop on gardening with 10-Minute University handouts
Ten years ago, the Clackamas chapter of the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardeners came up with the idea to offer gardeners research-based information in small, digestible pieces. The […]
Meet local artist Dean Crouser at Garden Gallery Iron Works
Saturday, October 26th | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Garden Gallery Iron Works 2967 Industrial Avenue, Hubbard, OR 97032 Head on over to Garden Gallery Iron Works to meet […]
Go underground with bulbs for colorful spring bloom
When it comes to plants, bulbs are about as easy as it gets. “You plant spring-flowering bulbs in fall, they grow over winter, flourish in spring and go dormant in […]
Seize some seeds from the garden for planting next year
As the gardening season winds down and you pick the season’s last vegetables, here’s a tip. Consider letting some plants go to seed so you can harvest them for planting […]
Fall into Gardening with OSU Master Gardeners™
Clackamas County Master Gardeners™ invite you to a morning of stimulating gardening classes and demonstrations at their annual Fall into Gardening event. The event will take place on Saturday, October […]