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I see all kinds of plants arriving in nurseries and garden stores. We don’t have to wait for official spring to begin planting in the Pacific Northwest. We don’t even […]

If you have been shopping for gardening tools recently you probably have been surprised at some of the design changes in the old standbys. There are many ergonomic tools available […]

Established fruit trees require yearly pruning for best health and maximum fruit production. Regular pruning will also help keep most of the fruit bearing branches within easy reach for harvesting. […]

The US Department of Agriculture has released an updated climate zone map for the United States. This revised map was developed with the assistance of Oregon State University. For the […]

I like to test my old vegetable and flower seeds about this time of year because I will be starting some of them inside very soon. I count out 10 […]

How can I select the best planting mix for starting bulbs and seeds inside? Most indoor planting mixes will work fine for starting bulbs and seeds inside. Some have fertilizer in […]

Question: I miss my fresh herbs from the garden this time of year. The fresh herbs in the grocery store are very expensive. How can I grow some of my […]

The “Great Recession” has converted a lot of people to gardening out of necessity. Many have taken up vegetable and fruit gardening to provide less expensive food for the family. […]

Question: I was told recently that January is a good time to contact landscape experts before they get too busy. I don’t have a lot of money for fees. Who […]

A friend requested my help for her Devil’s Ivy plant. It is not as attractive as it used to be. Stems growing out of the pot have lost leaves giving […]