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Five insights into plant cold hardiness

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.

Nicole Sanchez | Jan 2019 | Article

Many questions to consider when choosing garden seeds

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 ...

Sally Reill | Jan 2019 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

A guide to understanding fertilizers

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.

Sally Reill | Jan 2019 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Diagnosing plant problems

Ten questions to ask in diagnosing problems and resources to turn to for expert advice.

Neil Bell | Jan 2019 | Article

Entomology for gardeners

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.

Jean R. Natter | Jan 2019 | Article

The basics of selecting garden seeds

In the winter, many gardeners' heads are filled with visions of flourishing plants and bountiful harvests. Making those visions into reality starts with seeds. Here's what to consider when deciding on seeds to buy.

Nicole Sanchez | Jan 2019 | Article