Keep safe with these lawn equipment tips
Before you know it, the skies will part, the sun will shine and the rain will stop … and lawn-mowing season will be here. Before you rush out and start […]
Sharing Mom’s favorite recipes in celebration of Mother’s Day
Food can be a strong reminder of memories associated with a particular dish. Every time I cook one of my favorite Thai meals, inevitably I think of Mom. She passed […]
Disease resistant and tolerant of conditions, hornbeams make stalwart street or screening tree
Hornbeams (Carpinus) may be lesser-known trees, but their toughness and versatility makes them suitable in a variety of landscapes, including as street trees or for screening. It’s no surprise that […]
Social Climbers: Creative, space-saving espaliers
Espaliers are multitasking space-savers in the garden. By using the vertical plane, they multiply your available growing space — letting you fit in more plants, which is always a good […]
Mother’s Day gift ideas from local nurseries
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and for that special mom in your life, here are a few gift ideas available from Al’s Garden & Home, Portland Nursery and […]
Start your gardening journey with practical guide to gardening in Oregon
New to gardening? Learn to “Grow Your Own” with a practical guide to gardening from the Master Gardeners at Oregon State University Extension Service. The booklet has everything you need […]
Get a jump on spring at Gardenfest Plant Sale May 4
Join Washington County Master Gardeners for a fun-filled day and get a jump on spring gardening. Shop for amazing plants, ask questions of Master Gardeners, get free ‘how to’ guides […]
Dandelions add a bite to green pesto
For most of us, dandelions are obnoxious weeds. They’re something to be pulled, yanked and banished from well-manicured lawns. But consider this: Their leaves are edible, and according to the […]
10 trees perfect for small lot sizes
With today’s smaller lot sizes and smaller front and back yards, trees might be the last thing that you would think of planting. But in celebration of Arbor Day this […]
Nurturing Mother Earth though carbon sequestration
Most gardeners would like to think of themselves as being good stewards of the earth — people do what they can to care for and nurture our planet. With the […]