Mason bees go to work early in the season before honey bees emerge
For mason bees, the wait for their first meal is a long one, nine months or more while they wait for the day to emerge, sun themselves a bit and […]
No need for tears if you plant onions soon
Get onions in the ground in spring and avoid heartbreak when it comes time to harvest big, beautiful bulbs this summer. Plant as soon as the soil is dry enough […]
Garden Gala at The Oregon Garden
You’re invited to the Garden Gala at The Oregon GardenAll gardeners and plant enthusiasts are invited to network with other exuberant growers at the Garden Gala at The Oregon Garden, […]
Go miniature with a glass terrarium
If you don’t have space for a garden – or even if you do – a terrarium may be in your future. “Terrariums are an easy way to have some […]
Arborvitae stands tall as a low-maintenance hedge
For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low-maintenance and cheap. “Some people look down on arborvitae, but it fits in places that other things can’t,” said […]
Give seeds a test for A+ performance
Will they or won’t they? That’s the perennial question when you nestle seeds into the soil each spring and wait for sprouts to make an appearance. Whether you’ve selected and […]
Home Orchard Society Annual Fruit Propagation Fair
Date/Time Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location Clackamas County Fairgrounds Main Pavilion 694 NE 4th Ave Canby, OR Entry Fee: Member – $5 individual, $10 family Non-member – […]
2019 GARDENPALOOZA
Date/Time: April 6, 2019 8am – 3:30pm Location: Fir Point Farms 14601 Arndt Road Aurora, OR 97002 Spring GardenPalooza is back again at Fir Point Farm in Aurora Over 45 […]
Identify the problem before treating a struggling plant
When you’ve got a plant that looks a little – or a lot – in distress, don’t start trying to fix it until you know the problem. It could be […]
Educate yourself before using organic pesticides
Reaching for a pesticide – even an organic one – should be a thoughtful act. Nothing used to kill pests is risk-free. First decide if you need pesticides at all […]