The next few weeks is the time to start seeds indoors. But which ones? We'll provide a list.
Right Plant, Right Place
Why do plants do well in one location and fail in another? There are a number of reasons and if we choose carefully, we’ll be more successful.
Decoding Garden Advice
Where can we get gardening advice? The good news is, there are lots of resources. The bad news is, there are lots of resources! We can help.
Garden Journaling
A garden journal is a tool that helps prevent repeating mistakes, ensuring more garden success.
Ordering Seeds for Your Garden
Nothing signals spring like the arrival of your favorite seed catalog in the mailbox. We'll help you choose which seeds to order.
The Effects of Snow on Landscape Plants
With snow season upon us home gardeners should know that the fluffy, white stuff can actually benefit plants during freezing winter.
Those Darn Deer!
If you’re like most serious gardeners in Central Oregon, you want to know: “How do I keep the deer from eating my plants?”
Garden Myths
Horticulturists research many garden myths and common beliefs to give us the best available information about what we should really do in our gardens
Choosing Garden Seeds for Central Oregon
Shopping for seeds is how many gardeners actively dream of what their gardens will look like this next summer. However, having the right information for choosing the appropriate seeds to get the best possible outcome in Central Oregon is important.
Right Tree, Right Place
These tips in selecting the right tree for the right place are here to help you to have success in
choosing a tree that will provide benefits for many years with minimum costs.
Houseplants in Winter
Houseplants require some special attention in winter when we become their whole world - with complete control over their environment.
Pickle Your Paperwhites
At this time of the year, many gardeners are thinking about “forcing” bulbs for holiday and winter decoration. You can bring a bit of spring into your winter days with a little planning.
Selecting Your Christmas Tree
‘Tis the season and, if you celebrate Christmas, it is time to select your tree.Our arborist friend, Ciara, offers tips for selecting and keeping your Christmas tree fresh.
Winter Watering
The most important and misunderstood high desert gardening task is at hand: watering our trees and shrubs before and during winter.
Poisonous Houseplants
As we move into winter and start spending more time indoors, it's a good time to review houseplants and pet safety.
Living Christmas Trees
Success with a living Christmas tree is a little risky but planning ahead and knowing how to care for your tree will increase your chances of having success.
All About Houseplants
Autumn is one of the most critical times of the year for houseplants when we close our windows and turn up the thermostat. Here are some tips to help them survive.
Champion Trees
Champion trees are the superstars of their species, and there are more than 700 of them in the National Registry. Find out how to nominate a tree you love.
Winter Care of Evergreen Trees
Evergreens are generally a low-maintenance plant, but they, too, require some pruning, protection from cold, sun scald, root damage and animal damage.
Spring Bulbs to Plant Now
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we put our summer gardens to sleep for the winter. But before tucking away your trusty hand trowel, you may want to consider adding some bulbs to your landscape.