People tend to have a love-hate relationship with their fruit trees. The fruit they love; the work they hate. The regimen of spraying turns off home gardeners, said Steve Renquist, recently retired horticulturist with Oregon State University’s Extension Service. But times have changed. Research has resulted in easier methods of dealing with pests and diseases, […]
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There’s More To A Salad Than Lettuce
Originally appeared in the Nation Garden Bureau 5 Ways to Enjoy Salad Greens! Salads have been a raw and healthy staple since ancient Greece (Greek salad anyone?), yet many people grow bored of the same tired salad bowl over and over. While it’s true you can spice up your ordinary salad by adding fresh fruits, vegetables, and […]
What to do in your garden in January
Your garden is alive 12 months a year, and if you want to relate to it, you don’t have to wait for the first flush of spring. There’s plenty to do midwinter, and some of it doesn’t even involve going outside. Oregon State University has posted a January Garden Calendar that lists things you can […]
2022 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show returns February 24–27
Just in time for spring gardening season, the Portland Spring Home & Garden Show will return as an in-person event next month! The show will take place Thursday through Sunday, February 24–27, 2022, at the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland. Attendees will enjoy a wide variety of local vendors, live and in-person, […]
Get the scoop on gardening with 10-Minute University™
January 19, 2022 at Noon – Pruning Trees & Shrubs: 10-Minute University™ Noon-Time Chat Are you confident with pruning? Do your trees and shrubs have a pleasing form? If not, this class can help. Join Clackamas County Master Gardener Association to learn proven practices that will boost your confidence in pruning and get you ready […]
10 gardening gaffes to avoid in the new year
Originally appeared in the Nation Garden Bureau What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed way more plants, the saying goes. That truism speaks to the fact that gardening is a highly trial-and-error venture – and one where some plants are just going to struggle and die no matter […]
Stay on top of moisture and insect damage or pay the price
Ignoring moisture and insect damage in the home leads to serious problems down the line. Annual inspection is essential to head them off. Whether you do it yourself or hire someone, start your inspection by checking out this article from the Oregon State University Extension Service on home moisture problems to help solve many problems […]
Spring Garden Fair
April 30 and May 1, 2022 Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Clackamas County Event Center 694 NE 4th Ave Canby, Oregon 97013 $5.00 admission/under 16 free • FREE Parking What began as a Mother’s Day fuchsia sale in 1984 has become one of the most anticipated events […]
Wildlife & Water Friendly: FREE Garden Series 2022
Homeowners offered seminars on water and wildlife management The Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College will be hosting a FREE Wildlife & Water Friendly Garden Series from noon–12:45 p.m. every Friday between January 21 and March 4, 2022. The seven sessions are designed to teach homeowners how to safeguard their gardens from changing climate […]
Tips for Making Your Poinsettia Shine Through the Season and Beyond
Originally appeared National Garden Bureau Ask The Experts about Poinsettias! Few plants are as iconic as the poinsettia. The eye-catching blooms are a holiday tradition around the world. But the blooms aren’t a flower at all, they’re actually the leaves, or bracts, of the plant. Poinsettia are native to Central America, and in 1825, those stunning red leaves captured the attention of the […]