Poor soil? Build up with raised beds
Framed or mounded, raised beds give plant roots the space they need
Let soil temperature guide you when planting vegetables
It's time to plant cool-weather vegetables like greens and peas; wait for the soil to warm before planting tomatoes, squash and peppers.
Things to Consider when Starting Your Vegetable Garden
What to grow, space needs, time needs, ideal calendar, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and watering.
Raised Bed Gardening
Gardening in raised beds has been a common practice for centuries. "Raised" means the soil level in the bed is higher than its surrounding, and "bed" implies it is small enough to work from the walkways.
Can you help with less grass and more veggies?
Q: I live in DT Corvallis. Want to convert about 1,400 SF lawn into garden. Currently digging up soil to get rid of as many weeds and grass roots as feasible. Soils turns rock hard in summer. Should I mix in compost? If...
Raised bed lumber, pressure treated safe?
Q: I am considering using some 2x6 inch material for a small raised bed for strawberries. My first thought was to consider pressure treated lumber, but I have read conflicting articles on the the safety of this product, with ...
April garden calendar
Garden planning, maintenance and pest management tips for the month of April.
February Garden Calendar
Information about garden planning, maintenance and clean up, pest monitoring and management, houseplants, and indoor gardening for the month of February.
March garden calendar
Information about garden planning, maintenance, pest management and indoor gardening for March.
July Garden Calendar
Information about garden planning, maintenance and clean up, pest monitoring and management, houseplants, and indoor gardening for the month of July.