Browse resources Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 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 Lynn Ketchum (Cropped from original) Use worms to speed up the composting process 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. Nicole Sanchez | Oct 2019 | Article 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