Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees
Lynn Ketchum
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Selecting, Planting, and Caring for a New Tree
This book is published as both an interactive app designed for tablet devices and as a downloadable pdf. Both versions cover basic information on choosing a planting site, selecting the right species for the site, proper planting techniques, and first-year care. The app includes a variety of...
Environmental Factors Affecting Plant Growth
Plant growth and geographic distribution are greatly affected by the environment. Either directly or indirectly, most plant problems are caused by environmental stress. Environmental factors that affect plant growth include light, temperature, water, humidity, and nutrition.Latest Resources
Tree School Clackamas teaches love for the land
Educational event draws hundreds from woodland community in Clackamas County and beyond.
What's a fast-growing tree for a privacy screen?
I'm looking for trees to plant to act as a barrier to cars coming past our property; a south facing space that is wet in the winter from runoff. Any suggestions? Height isn't a concern as there's space to plant away from power lines. Just want a visual block to the road, maybe a little helpful with...
A look back on a year of gardening stories
Jan 12, 2019
A story about yellowjackets topped the most-popular list.
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Six stellar shrubs to brighten the winter garden
Feb 1, 2019
Winter doesn't have to be dark and dreary in the garden if you use plants that bloom in winter.
A look back on a year of gardening stories
Jan 12, 2019
A story about yellowjackets topped the most-popular list.
Climate change anomaly intensifies Swiss needle cast in some Douglas-fir forests
Dec 18, 2018
The fungal disease reacts favorably to the wet, foggy environment on the west slope of the Oregon Coast Range.
