Muhlenbeckia
Thanks to fellow Master Gardener, Heather Fortner, I have been introduced to one of those 'perfect' coastal garden plants-- Muhlenbeckia...
How to Attract Bumblebees
Learning how to attract bumblebees goes beyond planting a few summer blooming plants and hoping for the best. Certainly adding in their...
Oregon Dept of Agriculture Finds Contaminated Organic Insecticides
Four organic insecticides were recently found to be contaminated with several synthetic insecticides by the Oregon Department of...
For the Love of Garlic
Fall is approaching but don't put away your hoe and gardening gloves just yet. The best time to plant garlic is from September through...
Samurai wasp takes on brown marmorated stink bug
A natural enemy has arrived to help control the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that devastates gardens and crops,...
Oh Those Wonderful Herbs
All herbs grow best where they receive 6 or more hours of uninterrupted sunlight daily. Amend heavy clay soils with compost to provide a...
An Apple a Day -- all year long
Late summer and fall herald it's time for apple harvesting. Apples are a delicious, fun part of autumn so let's focus on how to harvest...
A Little TLC for Fantastic Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Rhododendrons and azaleas herald spring in Oregon. And spring is a good time to give these beautiful shrubs the care they deserve. There...
Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2017
Earth Friendly Gardening This article is based on a 2103 publication by John Porter, Extension Agent, WVU Extension Service, Charleston,...
Sheet Mulching
Sheet mulching is a gardening technique that suppresses weeds and builds fertile soil. In sheet mulching thick layers of organic matter...