Gardening can be accessible to everyone, if good design and practices are put into place Gardening is one of the more therapeutic things a person can do — emotionally, mentally […]
Native and climate-adapted varieties save water and add beauty to modern garden landscapes In the 1980s, the utility Denver Water coined the term “xeriscape” by combining the word “landscape” with […]
These marvelous flying mammals help control insect pests wherever they call home With a swish of his cape, Count Dracula ruined the reputation of bats forevermore. Maybe. In the 125 years since […]
Choose the right plants and décor to make your own staycation paradise Vacations soothe the soul. Leaving the stress of work behind for a week of rest and relaxation makes everyone […]
June is a great month for gardening. It has great weather, long days, pleasant evenings and, typically, mild weather. (We know, try telling that to the 2021 Heat Dome, which […]
Most gardens have a diversity of plants, usually with a representation of at least one or two categories. This would include annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines and trees. In the urban […]
By Brenda Dziedzic Nature is a soothing place where one can find peace. I feel it when I’m in my garden, which I designed specifically to attract butterflies and moths. It’s […]
Oregon-based gardening writer and broadcaster Mike Darcy, who writes regularly in the Plant Something Oregon Newsletter, has been inducted into the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences Diamond Pioneer […]
When you’re swimming in pie plant, turn those crimson red stalks into a drink called ‘shrub’ Rhubarb is an especially prolific vegetable crop in Oregon. Good thing it’s so versatile […]
Tips for picking pollinator-attracting plants for your garden Pollinators need our help. From birds and bees to butterflies and other crucial insects, pollinators’ numbers are declining as loss of habitat, […]