15 ways to make gardening easier
When it comes time to garden, which is almost every day, 83-year-old Jerry Anderson stretches to warm up his muscles, picks up an ergonomic trowel and settles himself on a […]
Top 10 gardening stories for 2016 from OSU Extension
CORVALLIS, Ore. – As the new year arrives, lists of favorites abound – best movies, top albums and most-watched TV shows. Not to be outdone, we present the five most […]
In the Garden with Mike Darcy radio show cancelled
Longtime radio show host Mike Darcy is looking for a new home for his In the Garden radio show. Its longtime broadcast home, Portland-based KXL 101 FM, has discontinued the […]
Got a gardening question? Ask an Expert
Searching the internet for gardening information is quick but often frustrating and accuracy can be an issue. Asking a professional via the expediency and ease of an email provides answers […]
5 worthy trees for small gardens
As cities get bigger, gardens get smaller and large trees no longer make the cut. No worries. The plant world teems with appropriately sized trees. The best place to start […]
State scores coup with 2017 International Master Gardener Conference
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Master Gardeners from across the country and Canada will gather in Portland for the International Master Gardener Conference in July 2017. The conference signifies a coup for […]
Tips to keep chickens in a laying mood
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Care for chickens correctly and they’ll reward you with cartons full of fresh eggs. Get it wrong and the eggs stop coming. The good news is that […]
Poor soil? Build up with raised beds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – It’s a lucky gardener who digs into great soil right off the bat. Most often, it takes years of adding organic material to bring it up to […]
Snip some stems and have new plants in spring
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Snipping some cuttings from the garden will produce your own private nursery of plants by spring. Whether you plant the results of your “snip and stick” project […]
Guide helps you find your Christmas tree
Looking for a Christmas tree? The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association has published an online guide that lists 36 U-cut tree farms in Oregon and 26 more in Washington state. […]