Some publications and field guides, such as the popular Shrubs to Know in Pacific Northwest Forests and Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington, are available to purchase.
Whether you plan to install brick, concrete or stone pavers, the following paver installation steps should help. Even if you plan to have your pavers professionally installed it is a good idea to be familiar with the process.
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.
For home gardeners, seeing insects on their plants can be a cause for alarm. But not every insect poses a threat. Here are some clues to look for to discern the beneficial insects from the damaging ones.
Red wigglers are the wonder worms of composting. In areas where naturally formed compost takes forever to develop, inviting actual worms into your home via vermicomposting may be worthwhile.
When most people think of pollinators, they think of honeybees. But there are literally hundreds of species of pollinators all around us — including native bees and a variety of other insects.
When it comes to information about growing plants from kitchen scraps, the internet can be an unreliable source. Questionable online tips often lead experimental repurposers to abandon their efforts prematurely.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Rosalyn (Ros) Johnson from Yardbio.com about how to establish local, native, and drought-tolerant species in backyards to support pollinators and wildlife. After Dr. Johnson earned her degree in ...