Maintaining a moss-free roof takes some effort
In the moist Pacific Northwest, moss on roofs is inevitable. The ubiquitous plant clings to shingles, causing damage that can lead to expensive repairs and replacements. There’s nothing to be […]
Gleams of an extended garden season
Former Portland Rose Society President Rich Baer sent me photo of a bouquet of roses that he took this past Thanksgiving. The freshly cut blooms were from his yard. I […]
CANCELED – Home Orchard Society Annual Fruit Propagation Fair
UPDATE: DUE TO THE STATEWIDE BAN ON LARGE PUBLIC GATHERINGS IN OREGON, THIS YEAR’S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Date/Time Sunday, March 15 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location Clackamas […]
Time to perform winter maintenance on apple trees
From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits – pears, cherries, figs, plums – are desirable, […]
Save some bucks by gardening frugally
Any time of year is a good time to start a budget, so why not now? You haven’t forgotten those frugal resolutions, have you? Since the gardening season is still […]
Native Plant Sale and Scholarship Fundraiser
Marion SWCD host Native Plant Sale, scholarship fundraiser The Marion Soil and Water Conservation Native Plant Sale and scholarship fundraiser will be held 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at […]
Study shows some urban gardens contain too much organic matter
If you’re a gardener, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Add compost to improve the soil, feed the microbes that release nutrients and grow better plants. But what if that […]
Set seeds on the right path with homemade planting medium
While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to […]
When planning next year’s garden, turn to popular native plants
As you look back at last year’s garden and begin to plan next year’s, consider the benefits of native plants. “There’s a new aesthetic,” said Weston Miller, horticulturist with Oregon […]
Dig into hundreds of publications from OSU Extension online catalog
The gardening season is over and chances are you had some failures. That’s okay. Every gardener does. To help turn your failures into successes – and learn much more – […]