Depending on where in Oregon you reside, you may need to protect your garden from the harsh end-of-summer heat or start preparing for frost and gusty winds in September. Learn more in this guide.
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June is time to prune flowering plants, harvest ripening berries, apply mulch to flowerbeds and prioritize watering as temperatures rise. Learn more in this guide.
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Irrigation and pest control are top priorities for gardeners in August. Some plants may also benefit from temporary shade and cover from the harsh sunlight. Learn more in this guide.
As Oregon gardeners have noticed, our climate is changing — it's hotter, drier and more severe. Learn how to adapt your home garden to climate change, from consuming less to planting with the environment in mind.
Drought conditions have drastically reduced hay yields in the last year or two. With dry conditions forecast to continue, livestock producers need to rethink strategies for conserving forage.
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Heavy precipitation in December means that gardeners should check their drainage and be wary of fungi and other signs of rot on their plants and stored produce. Learn more in this guide.
Q: I have many Douglas fir seedlings that sprout up on my property and I hate to pull them out. I also have a few that are a foot or two tall now. Would it be beneficial to anyone if I donated the seedlings/trees? I have maybe 12-24 or more per year, and so do my neighbors.
Q: I am wondering where in my backyard would be the best place for a vegetable garden. The yard is surrounded by a 6 foot cedar fence. I am about to install a 12x8 shed in my yard and it will go in the opposite corner of the garden. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Q: I have chopped down blackberry canes into fairly small pieces in my backyard. Can I leave them on the ground, or can these pieces of cane resprout? I'm not interested in using any kind of chemicals. If I dig up the ...