Red worms eat their way through kitchen waste to produce rich soil amendment
Keeping a worm farm is an easy project
Wiggle your way into worm composting
Worm castings -- AKA poop -- add valuable nutrients to the soil and is easy to make. The hardest part is making the bin and that's not difficult.
Grow your own potatoes
An article from 1995 about growing your own potatoes.
Turfgrasses and Lawn Care in Eastern Oregon
Today, turfgrass is the single largest irrigated crop in the United States and covers three times the land area of any other cultivated crop. An estimated 40.5 million acres of grasses are planted in residential, commercial and...
I gotta have more worms!
Q: Where can I find information on adding worms to soil that has none? Thanks.
Control sneaky root weevils with beneficial nematodes
If you see notches in leaves, chances are your plant is being attacked by pesky beetle
Symphylans have invaded my garden, how can I get rid of them?
Q: How do i get rid of symphylans? I have turned the dirt numerous times and treated with Bifenthrin as was directed by a soil expert at a local greenhouse ( 3 days ago) and they're still alive and well. Help!!! I am ...
Get indoor pests to bug off without chemicals
Winter is a good time to check for insects on your houseplants
Are there insect issues with birch trees?
Q: Is it true that white paper birch in the Willamette Valley have been infested with insect like beetle? I wanted to plant one this spring and my yard maintenance service told me I should consider a different type due to the insect problem.
Wet weather invited crane flies to invade lawns
Larvae feed on grass and leave swaths of brown patches that can be repaired