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Honeybees get all the attention, but they aren’t the only bees pollinating our gardens. In Oregon, over 500 native bees are out doing their part, too. As National Pollinator Week […]

Life is tough for plants sitting in a field without food or water. Such was the case for wild lilac (Ceanothus) when Neil Bell, a horticulturist for Oregon State University’s […]

In the garden of Laura and Mark Oldenkamp 400 dahlias bob with blooms as small as golf balls and as large a dinner plates. “We love how diverse they are,” […]

Whether dipped in chocolate, tossed in a fruit salad or eaten naked, strawberries say summer in a big way. But they aren’t always cheap or sweet when bought at the […]

With their sweetly scented flowers and sweet-tart flavor, Meyer lemons are a no-brainer for container gardening in the Northwest. Even though they are not cold hardy in any but the […]

If you have a good strong trellis, are a bit of a gambler and have a love of kiwifruit, there’s no reason not to grow your own crop. As vigorous […]

As they slink through our gardens, scratching at beds and doing their duty, cats drive many gardeners nuts. Even most cat lovers agree that discouraging them is preferable to giving […]

The American Peony Society invites you to “Peony Prelude!” our free public floral exhibition and educational seminars this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th, at the […]

It’s easy to grab the pretty flowers staring back at you from the nursery shelves but try straying from the usual and plant vibrant shrubs to spice up the garden. […]

A soil thermometer is a gardener’s best friend as spring approaches and it’s time to plant cool-season vegetables such as peas, kale, fava beans and radishes. “With a thermometer, no […]