Browse resources Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 resources Myth vs. reality: What’s the truth behind some common gardening practices? Experts from Oregon State University Extension Service stepped up to bust some common gardening myths. Kym Pokorny | Jul 14, 2023 | News story Used appropriately, coffee grounds improve soil and kill slugs Coffee grounds can be worked into the soil or added to a compost pile but should be done with some restraint. Kym Pokorny | Jun 23, 2023 | News story Give plants a head start by planting in fall As more people push to plant in autumn, garden stores are stocking more at the end of summer. Kym Pokorny | Sep 17, 2021 | News story Photo by Denise Ruttan. (Cropped from original) 8 tips to gear up the garden for cold weather The freezes are coming so it's best to be prepared Kym Pokorny | Dec 8, 2017 | News story