Wet weather invited crane flies to invade lawns
Brown and bare spots on lawns in western Oregon – some spanning large areas – are the result of a heavier-than-usual crane fly outbreak. “Some years are worse than others […]
Annual Celebration of Irises at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
Bloom Season May 12 to May 31, 2017Display gardens are open from dawn to dusk The annual celebration of Irises at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens in Salem, Oregon is only a […]
Add new flavor to the table with 8 unusual vegetables
David Coon is on a mission. Not exactly a Mission Impossible save-the-world mission; more of a quest. He’s out to educate others about the potential for unusual vegetables in the […]
Looking for volunteer opportunities this May?
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 […]
If you mind moss, get on board with preventative measures
During a rainier-than-usual winter and spring, moss eagerly invaded lawns and made itself at home. The plush, low-lying plant doesn’t get many neutral reactions. People either love it or hate […]
Time to turn attention to blackberries and raspberries
No matter how muddy the spring, it’s time to slip on your boots and gloves and take care of blackberries and raspberries. Established red raspberries, including Meeker, Cascade Delight and […]
Nesting boxes invite birds to hatch babies in home gardens
It would be nice to say, “Hang a birdhouse and they will come,” but attracting wild birds to nest in your yard isn’t quite so easy. Don’t get discouraged if […]
Camas Plant & Garden Fair
May 13, 2017 Hours: Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm Contact Phone: 360-833-8371 Contact Email: plantfair@downtowncamas.com The Downtown Camas Association is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Camas Plant & […]
Pump up your plant knowledge by learning family relationships
Learning to recognize 400,000 species of plants is more than daunting; it’s impossible. But making a start by learning how to identify family characteristics can help you manage a healthier […]
Hydroponics: Speed fresh vegetables to the table by growing in water
Ask experienced gardeners what makes their garden grow and they’ll come up with the same response: great soil. Good answer, but not the only one. The same crops grown in […]