Gardening Tips

Learn more about gardening with our Gardening Tips.

Coax tomatoes and peppers to maturity

Use plastic sheeting to warm the soil.

PNW Extension guides help manage plant diseases, weeds and insects

Pacific Northwest farmers and growers as well as consultants and home gardeners find the handbooks helpful.

Oregon tree names keep people guessing

The newly revised Oregon State University publication, "Understanding Names of Oregon Trees," (EC 1502), is available online.

How to troubleshoot problems growing carrots and cabbages

Two common challenges are hairy or misshapen carrots and poorly formed cabbage heads.

Guidebook identifies good bugs and the bad bugs they love to eat

You can become familiar with beneficial predators and learn what plants attract them to your garden.

Fragrant sweet peas please the gardener more than the bee

Sweet peas have transplanted well to all parts of the world, especially throughout Oregon.

OSU recommends colorful potatoes for home gardens

Several colorful potatoes come from variety trials at the OSU Vegetable Research Farm.

Asparagus rewards patience

Once established, asparagus is easy to grow and can last for decades.

Repair winter storm-damaged trees and shrubs promptly for best results

OSU Extension horticulturist gives hints on how to make repairs on woody trees and shrubs, damaged by winter storms.

Plant bulbs this spring and summer for all-year color

After the spring show of flowers, gardeners may be at a loss on how to top the early vibrant color.

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