Sweep wood ash from fireplace to garden
As you clean the fireplace, do your plants a favor and sprinkle the ashes in the garden instead of throwing them in the garbage. Because wood ash is derived from […]
No room for vegetables? Pot up your plants
Many vegetables grow well in containers located on a patio, porch, balcony or windowsill, so don’t let lack of yard space keep you from gardening this spring and summer. Limited […]
What’s the truth behind 6 gardening myths?
As the gardening season gears up, it’s time to bust some myths. How many times have you heard that leaving grass clippings on the lawn will promote thatch buildup? How […]
Registration is now open for Soil School 2018!
This all-day workshop on all things soil is a must for gardeners, landscapers and managers of small scale farms. When: Saturday, April 7, from 8 AM to 4 PM (Check-in […]
Get Essential Gardening Tips at Garden Discovery Day!
Join OSU Master Gardeners™ for essential gardening tips at Garden Discovery Day, March 3, 8:30 am to noon, at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie. This fun […]
Roll up your sleeves: Invasive weeds need persistence to control
They float in the wind, get shaken off pets and wildlife, travel the world stuck to luggage or clothes and hitch rides by plane, ship, train, truck and car. Invasive […]
Be kind to your shrubs when you pick up pruners
You’ve got clippers in hand, a shrub in mind and a gleam in your eye. It’s pruning time. But do you have a plan? Before you clip a stem, know […]
Opportunistic rats find food and shelter in urban homes and landscapes
An uptick in urban rats has homeowners frantically trying to figure out ways to thwart infestations. “It is a bad year for rats,” said Dana Sanchez, wildlife specialist for Oregon […]
Gardening Events
We hope to see you at the following garden-related events in 2018! Spring Home & Garden Show February 22–25, 2018 at the Portland Expo Center. Location: Portland Expo Center […]
Get a leg up on fruit tree problems with dormant oils
Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention […]