Axil, cambium, chlorophyll, dicot — the science of botany has a language all its own. Learn what these words mean and more in this glossary of botany terms.
Q: Are banana slugs harmful to my flower or vegetable garden? I remember learning that they are beneficial but I would like to clarify. The internet is giving me very mixed answers.
Cold hardiness is an important consideration in Klamath Falls and similar climates. According to the USDA cold hardiness map (https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/#), Klamath Falls is in Zone 6B. This tells us that the average annual winter minimum temperature here is -5 to 0°F.
That stack of shiny seed catalogs is growing larger and ever more tempting, holding a promise for the new gardening season. However, therein lies a powerful marketing trap. All those pretty pictures and the glowing descriptions ...
Fertilizers come in many different forms, from naturally occurring in the soil to commercial or organic products, liquid and dry, and in many different formulations. Here's how to choose what your plants need.
Your garden is full of insects—some friends, some foes. Learn how to identify insects so that you know how to respond when you see them in your garden.