Pot up some bulbs and dream of spring
In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. “It’s easy to create a stunning display that bursts into […]
Dirty your hands and feed your brain as a Master Gardener
Kris LaMar and Barb Cary live at opposite ends of the state and have never met, but they’ve got a lot in common. Both women are up to their trowels […]
What does that mean? Experts take on gardening jargon
Garden jargon can leave a smart person feeling dumb, and let’s not even talk about Latin botanical names. Really, let’s not. Instead, we’ll concentrate on common terms used as if […]
Control sneaky root weevils with beneficial nematodes
Rhododendrons say spring as loudly as football says fall. Both have fervent fans and enemies staring them down. The teams that feed on rhododendrons – called black root weevils – […]
Seize some seeds from the garden for planting next year
As the gardening season winds down and you pick the season’s last vegetables, consider letting some plants go to seed and harvest them for planting next year. “Saving seed can be […]
Be safe: Develop good habits from garden to table
As more people pick up a hoe to grow their own produce, food safety becomes a concern. “Most people can’t believe that their own habits could possibly be the source […]
Clematis climb into a special place in the garden
As they climb up trellises and trees unfurling large, lusciously colored flowers, clematis put on a special show in the garden. These garden favorites need a little special handling at […]
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?
Help steward your favorite natural area park by volunteering with Portland Parks & Recreation! Help by removing invasive plants, planting native shrubs and trees, and beautifying our parks for wildlife and communities. […]
Give bees a chance by knowing their needs
Andony Melathopoulos is out to bust some myths about the 500 species of bees living in Oregon, most notably that most don’t sting. “I’ve been covered in 30,000 honey bees […]
Eclipse watch: How will plants and critters respond?
How plants and animals react when skies turn black during the total eclipse Aug. 21 is mostly a mystery, but a horticulture expert with Oregon State University Extension Service has […]