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In the rows where your vegetables grow, good neighbors can make all the difference by helping with everything from pest control to providing windbreaks and shade. Pam Zaklan, who has […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]