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It is time of the year. Gardens are awake and you have questions. Ask an expert is an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University. In 2022, Master Gardeners are getting many questions right now about when to prune fuchsia. It is important to know when to prune fuchsia plants in order to keep them … Read more
It is worth the effort to learn how to build a raised garden bed, as they are so easy to include in your backyard and offer endless possibilities for growing crops and flowers. Whether you want to grow your own fruit and veg, create more planting spaces for flowers, or improve your soil, raised garden … Read more
There is a mass of blue-purple blooms throughout the summer. It hums with contented bees and flutters with butterflies, and the reviving aroma of the flowers and foliage smells the air. This evergreen shrub has structure and silver-green color during the cold months. Knowing how to grow and care for lavender is important, but it … Read more
Gardeners head to their local garden center when the snow is gone and the first warm sunny day arrives, where they find a lot of bags of mulch and two-story high piles of bulk mulches ready. When it comes to how to mulch, there are many benefits to applying mulch around trees, shrubs, annual and … Read more
For the second time in a year, I went abroad and my husband killed a plant. The worst part? He killed it with too much love. He overwatered it. The most hurt was that it was a snake plant, which is the most indestructible indoor plant known to us. One thing can destroy it, and … Read more
Sunflowers are a beautiful, cheerful plant that is easy to grow and can be used for decoration or for food. They’re also an excellent source of vitamin D. You can grow your own sunflowers to use in salads, sandwiches, or as a snack. There are many different varieties of sunflowers that you can choose from … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world and there are many reasons why people grow them in their gardens. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also have a low glycemic index which means they can be consumed without contributing to diabetes. Growing tomatoes at home is not only … Read more
The rainbow colored root vegetables bring a bright taste sensation to many dishes. It is possible to grow radishes in the ground, in a greenhouse, on a patio or balcony, and they are small enough to be planted in pots indoors. Their leaves can be eaten from seed to fork in four weeks. When to … Read more
Plants are an important part of the ecosystem. They provide oxygen, food and shelter for animals, decompose organic waste, and filter our air. In the Pacific Northwest, plants are also important because they help stabilize the soil and reduce erosion. Plants also help with water retention in areas that have a lot of rainfall. One … Read more
Longer days and warmer weather make us think about going outside, whether it is for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing and getting lost in our thoughts. There are many outdoor living spaces that are worthy of imitating. What if you don’t know what a fig tree is? If you want a nice backyard … Read more