More fruit, less input
People tend to have a love-hate relationship with their fruit trees. The fruit they love; the work they hate. Especially the regimen of spraying turns off home gardeners, said Steve […]
GardenPalooza set for Saturday, April 2
The 14th annual GardenPalooza event will take place from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 in the beautiful tree-lined setting of Country Grains at Fir Point Farm, 14601 Arndt […]
Roses: When to plant and prune
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and that means it’s time to pay attention to your loved ones and your roses, too. On the west side of the Cascade Range, mid-February […]
Yard, Garden & Patio Show Set for Feb. 12–14
As everyone knows, the annual Yard, Garden & Patio Show marks the unofficial start of gardening season here in Oregon! This year’s edition will be held February 12–14, 2016 at […]
Plant Nerd Night will be March 4
Mark your calendars, plant nerds! The 15th annual Plant Nerd Night will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at Lake Bible Church, 4565 S.W. Carman Drive, Lake Oswego. All are […]
Gardens beautiful enough to eat
Almost every commodity experiences trends, whether it is the food we eat, vitamins we take, clothes we wear, cars we buy and so on. In gardening, there are changes from […]
Selecting the right tree? There’s an app for that
Like building a house, planting a tree takes research and planning or the investment can come tumbling down. But if selected, sited and planted correctly, a tree bestows a lifetime […]
Set seeds on the right path with homemade soil mixture
While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to […]
Soil tests reveal the mystery beneath the surface
Soil defines the success of a garden, but for many it’s a mystery. Cracking the case doesn’t have to be complicated, said James Cassidy, instructor of soil science at Oregon […]
Five berry-bearing shrubs birds love in winter
When winter comes and the menu for birds shrinks in urban backyards, they rely on the kindness of humans. That doesn’t mean just a bird feeder of seeds and nuts. […]