Get onions in the ground in spring and avoid heartbreak when it comes time to harvest big, beautiful bulbs this summer. Plant as soon as the soil is dry enough to work, said Jim Myers, a plant breeder at Oregon State University. March and April are prime times. Most onions grown in Oregon are long-day
You’re invited to the Garden Gala at The Oregon GardenAll gardeners and plant enthusiasts are invited to network with other exuberant growers at the Garden Gala at The Oregon Garden, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Oregon Garden, 879 West Main Street, Silverton, Oregon. This social event welcomes horticulturists of all skill
If you don’t have space for a garden – or even if you do – a terrarium may be in your future. “Terrariums are an easy way to have some greenery,” said Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service. “And they’re fun to make.” Not only that, a terrarium can take on
For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low-maintenance and cheap. “Some people look down on arborvitae, but it fits in places that other things can’t,” said Neil Bell, a horticulturist for Oregon State University Extension Service. “And it’s about as low-maintenance a plant as anything you can buy, if it’s sited
Will they or won’t they? That’s the perennial question when you nestle seeds into the soil each spring and wait for sprouts to make an appearance. Whether you’ve selected and saved seeds from the garden, ordered from a catalog or bought off the rack, they can be a disappointment. But there is a way to
Date/Time Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location Clackamas County Fairgrounds Main Pavilion 694 NE 4th Ave Canby, OR Entry Fee: Member – $5 individual, $10 family Non-member – $7 individual, $12 family Join HOS at the door and you will get in free! This event will be held in the main pavilion at
Date/Time: April 6, 2019 8am – 3:30pm Location: Fir Point Farms 14601 Arndt Road Aurora, OR 97002 Spring GardenPalooza is back again at Fir Point Farm in Aurora Over 45 local nurseries and garden art vendors will provide thousands of plants, tools and décor to thousands of anxious gardeners during this colorful, FREE, one day
When you’ve got a plant that looks a little – or a lot – in distress, don’t start trying to fix it until you know the problem. It could be a simple glitch like not giving it enough water or putting a sun-loving plant in the shade, said Neil Bell, horticulturist with Oregon State University
Reaching for a pesticide – even an organic one – should be a thoughtful act. Nothing used to kill pests is risk-free. First decide if you need pesticides at all by practicing Integrated Pest Management or IPM, said Kaci Buhl, Statewide Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator for Oregon State University Extension Service. Buhl defines IPM
Join OSU Master Gardeners™ for essential gardening tips at Garden Discovery Day, March 2, 8:30 am to noon, at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie. This fun event covers a wide range of topics through classes, demonstrations, educational displays, and soil pH testing service. In one morning, you will gain all you
With the new year upon us, I thought it would be interesting to hear what other gardeners are planning for 2019. I selected a diverse assortment of gardeners in and around the metro area. These gardeners are not professionals, but people who enjoy their garden and are always trying to make it better. There is,
Avid gardeners frequently celebrate the joys of the winter garden, but many folks new to gardening are less familiar with the wide array of spectacular ornamentals that show their best attributes in the cooler months. One sunny day during winter is all it takes to pique people’s interest in getting back outside and renewing their