For new gardeners, that first growing season will provide many lessons. Foremost among them are that gardening takes patience and discipline. Here are some tips for first-timers, especially those in cooler climates.
Nicole Sanchez |
Apr 2023 |
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The month of February is a chance to lay the groundwork for a successful growing season through planning, pruning and maintenance. Learn more in this guide.
Jan 2021 |
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It's finally time to harvest squash, apples and sunflower heads in October. It is also time to store seeds for the next growing season. Learn more in this guide.
Reishi mushrooms are prized for stress-fighting properties. This in-demand crop grows naturally in Oregon forests, and you can grow them yourself with a fruiting block or inoculated logs. Learn how!
Growing vegetables along the Oregon coast requires gardeners to choose plants that do well in cooler climates. The list of possibilities is long and diverse, from root crops and brassicas to lettuce, potatoes and beans.
Sally Reill |
Jan 2017 |
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Be sure to thoroughly water your lawn, garden and hanging flower baskets so they can survive periods of drought in July. You can also start planting vegetables for Fall and Winter harvest! Learn more in this guide.
Designed to help those preparing for the wood preservative pesticide licensing examinations administered by the state departments of agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. Describes specific wood pests, including various ...
Gary Thomasson, Joseph Capizzi, Frank Dost, Jeffery Morrell, Donald J. Miller |
Nov 2015 |
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November gardening tasks include raking up leaves and debris and covering plants for the winter. November is also an ideal time for maintenance on lawnmowers and draining sprinkler systems. Learn more in this guide.
Home gardeners can sometimes be too eager to get plants in the ground and that can spell failure. There are methods, however, to extend the growing season by providing plants with the protection they need from the cold.