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 […]
Don’t miss Clackamas County Spring Garden Fair
Join Clackamas County Master Gardener Association for the annual Spring Garden Fair. The event began as a small fuchsia sale and has grown to a two-day event with more than […]
A simply delicious poached rockfish celebrates spring
Sometimes my most frustrating days at work end up being the most productive and inspiring in the kitchen. It’s as if I just need to forget about work and lose […]
Activities to help Mother Earth on Earth Day
Earth Day is just around the corner and there are plenty of activities around the state to help celebrate Mother Earth. Activities range from mulching and planting to simply attending […]
The dark side of hydrangeas
These interesting new intros offer eye-catching dusky-hued leaves We already love hydrangeas for their incomparable flowers, but there’s a new look in hydrangeas, and it’s in the foliage! As designers […]