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Lincoln County Master Gardener™ Association

Composting (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Cathi Block about composting. She makes it easy to get started in this sometimes-confusing process.

A great place to start composting is with your own kitchen trimmings and waste. Image by Couleur from Pixabay. Featured image from the South Beach Demonstration Garden's 3-stage composting bins. Image provided by Steve Vogel.

Master Gardener Program (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann is on vacation, so Master Gardener Larry King talks with OSU Extension Service employee Stormi Dykes about the Master Gardener program. Stormi administers the program for Lincoln County.

Featured image of gardener by Anil sharma from Pixabay.

Holiday Blooming Bulbs (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Joan Crall about growing bulbs for winter holiday display. Both amaryllis (Hippeastrum) and paperwhites are discusses.


Hippeastrum unnamed variant, image by Annette Meyer from Pixabay. Featured image of Narcissus tazetta 'Ziva' growing outdoors in Arkansas, but more commonly "forced" indoors for winter display. Image by Mike Goad from Pixabay.

Fall-Planted Bulbs (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Joan Crall about the many kinds of bulbs that you can plant in the fall for spring bloom. She covers selection, planting and long term care.


Narcissus triandrus 'Thalia' is one of thousands of varieties of "daffodils." Thalia's flower is orchid shaped, scented and naturalizes well in Lincoln County. Photo courtesy of Colorblends Wholesale Bulbs. Featured image of Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Canby, OR, courtesy of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.

Carnivorous Plants (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Pam Crobar about creating a bog garden featuring carnivorous plants. Many of the plants are native to coastal Oregon.

You can create a simple carnivorous bog using a container. Image by Steve Vogel. Featured Image of Darlingtonia State Natural Site in Florence, OR. Photo by Oregon State Parks.

Accessible Gardening (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardeners Julie Roth-Carter and Martha Mills about creating gardens that are accessible to everyone. This includes garden planning and making modifications to gardens for specific accessibility Concerns.

Tall raised beds with access on all sides can make gardening easy for people with mobility restrictions. Image by Jeyaratnam Caniceus from Pixabay. Featured image of accessible wheelchair garden Image by Francisco Zuasti from Pixabay

Container Gardening (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Mary Jane Bonelitz about gardening in pots, planters and other containers. She describes how to choose your container, soil composition and more.

Carnivorous container bog in South Beach Demonstration Garden. Photo by Steve Vogel. Featured image of succulent planter by Larry King.

Gardens with Year-Round Interest (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Daniel Hutchison about creating gardens with year-round interest. Selecting plants for bloom time, fragrance, foliage color and more can keep your garden captivating all year long.

Camellia japonica 'Bella Rosa.' Photo by Larry King. Featured image of garden plants with varying bloom times by Larry King.

Keyhole Gardens (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Mary Jane Bonelitz about the history, creation and features of a keyhole garden.

Mary Jane Bonelitz designed and the Lincoln County Master Gardeners built this cottage stone Keyhole Garden in the Demonstration Garden in Lincoln City. Featured image of wooden keyhole garden courtesy of Sage at https://sagesacre.com.

Gardening In Raised Beds (KYAQ Audio)

In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, Ross McCann talks with Master Gardener Larry King about gardening using raised beds. Raised beds can help increase soil temperature for better plant growth as well as a variety of other benefits.

Raised bed in Demonstration Garden, Waldport. Photo by Larry King. Featured image by Steve Vogel showing tall raised bed for vegetable production in South Beach Demonstration Garden.