In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Joan Crall about starting vegetables from seed. It's a way to save money and extend the growing season by starting seeds early, indoors. If growing from seed isn't your thing, there's a large selection of vegetable starts at the annual Master Gardener™ Plant Sale. It's on 5/16/2026 at the Armory in Newport, Oregon.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardeners Kathy Burke and Terry DeJong, leaders of the Lincoln City OSU Demonstration Garden. They talk about yard design with a specific purpose: A Sensory Garden.
Ross mentions frost dates in the "Garden Tips" section. You can find frost dates for your location in Lincoln County here.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Marlene Shapiro about starting tomatoes suitable for growing along the Oregon Coast. If growing your own isn't for you, there's a large selection of tomatoes at the annual Master Gardener™ Plant Sale. It's on 5/16/2026 at the Armory in Newport, Oregon.
For more information on growing tomatoes in Oregon, refer to Oregon State University's publication Grow your own tomatoes and tomatillos. Make sure you choose early and mid-season tomatoes for growing at the coast.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardeners Kathy Burke and Terry DeJong, leaders of the Lincoln City OSU Demonstration Garden. Find out about the garden and drop by for a visit.
Ross mentions the KYAQ episode featuring the Keyhole garden which you can listen to here.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Emilia Lacy about culinary herbs from various cultures and regions. She covers all the unusual herbs that will be for sale at the annual Master Gardener™ Plant Sale. It's on 5/16/2026 at the Armory in Newport, Oregon.
In Ross' gardening tips, he mentions this Guide to the Best Vegetables to Grow on the Oregon Coast.
Featured Image of pottery by Brent Connelly from Pixabay.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Joan Crall about starting and growing herbs along the Oregon Coast. She explains exactly how to start herbs from seeds as well a purchasing starts. If growing your own isn't for you, there's a large selection of herbs at the annual Master Gardener™ Plant Sale. It's on 5/16/2026 at the Armory in Newport, Oregon.
| Location | Climate Station | Last Spring Frost | First Fall Frost | Growing Season |
| Depoe Bay | NEWPORT 3N | Mar-28 | Nov-26 | 242 days |
| Eddyville | ALSEA FH (FALL CREEK) | Apr-23 | Oct-24 | 183 days |
| Harlan | ALSEA FH (FALL CREEK) | Apr-23 | Oct-24 | 183 days |
| Lincoln City | OTIS 2 NE | Apr-18 | Nov-8 | 203 days |
| Logsden | NEWPORT 3N | Mar-28 | Nov-26 | 242 days |
| Neskowin | OTIS 2 NE | Apr-18 | Nov-8 | 203 days |
| Newport & South Beach | NEWPORT | Apr-1 | Nov-15 | 227 days |
| Otis | OTIS 2 NE | Apr-18 | Nov-8 | 203 days |
| Otter Rock | NEWPORT 3N | Mar-28 | Nov-26 | 242 days |
| Seal Rock | NEWPORT 1 SE | Feb-28 | Dec-4 | 278 days |
| Siletz | NEWPORT 3N | Mar-28 | Nov-26 | 242 days |
| Tidewater | ALSEA FH (FALL CREEK) | Apr-23 | Oct-24 | 183 days |
| Toledo | NEWPORT 1 SE | Feb-28 | Dec-4 | 278 days |
| Waldport | YACHATS, OR | Mar-2 | Dec-1 | 273 days |
| Yachats | YACHATS, OR | Mar-2 | Dec-1 | 273 days |
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Mary Jane Bonelitz about Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea paniculata). The Oregon coast provides almost perfect conditions for this popular plant.
"Growing berries can be a rewarding experience; however, growing them on the Oregon Coast presents some unique challenges. You can grow delicious blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, kiwifruit, table grapes, gooseberries, currants, and other berries provided you select cultivars (varieties) that are adapted to the coast region, and you establish and manage your plants to grow well and stay healthy."
Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik have created a 6-part guide to growing berries on the Oregon Coast. This series is part of the OSU Extension Catalog. Click on the link below and start with "Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: An Overview," then choose your berry!
You'll have choices of learning about:
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