Carol Savonen

Big maggots in your compost? They're soldier fly larvae

Big maggots in your compost? They're soldier fly larvae.

Carol Savonen | May 13, 2005 | News story

Don't toss those tuberous begonias - save for next summer

It is easy to ready and store tender summer bulbs such as tuberous begonias for next growing season. Here’s how.

Carol Savonen | Sep 19, 2003 | News story

Ladybugs - better to attract them naturally

Purchased ladybird beetles are not a very effective pest control for your home garden for a couple of reasons.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

Runner beans are beautiful and edible

If you have trouble getting other green beans to germinate in early May because of cold soil, try planting a patch of scarlet runner beans first before your pole and bush green beans.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

How long do weed seeds survive in the soil?

Weed seeds can survive in the soil for years before they germinate and grow.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

How to control aphids with less toxic methods

Now that spring is finally warming up, gardeners need to be on the look out for aphids - tiny, soft bodied, plant-sucking insects.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

It is best to cut grass often and leave clippings on lawn

In case you've been wondering what to do with your grass clippings, just leave them on the lawn.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

What is mushroom compost?

Commercial mushroom growers in the Willamette Valley grow tons of mushrooms in an elaborate mixture that gardeners love - mushroom compost.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

Tricks for growing melons in PNW Maritime climate

Growing melons successfully in many Pacific Northwest locations requires a few tricks.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story

How to examine a deciduous tree with leaf-out problems

Barb Fick, home horticulturist with the OSU Extension Service offers some hints at how to give your less-than-thriving tree a closer look.

Carol Savonen | Jan 29, 2003 | News story