Browse resources Displaying 21 - 30 of 56 resources Keeping pH in the right range is essential Keeping pH in the right range for certain plants is essential. Kym Pokorny | Jul 24, 2021 | News story Credit: Tom Gentle (Cropped from original) Fertilizing vegetables mid-summer gives plants a boost So, your vegetable garden is growing lush and fruitful – or not. If the latter is true, you may need to feed your plants. Kym Pokorny | Jul 17, 2021 | News story Save money and help the planet with sustainable garden practices We can all do our part to help by changing our practices – often just by a bit, depending on the methods you’ve already put in place. Kym Pokorny | May 28, 2021 | News story With a few tips and patience, gardeners can grow melons If you’re choosing varieties for western Oregon, look for melons that require a shorter season. Kym Pokorny | May 24, 2021 | News story Learn the terms on seed packets to make the right selection Understanding terms associated with seeds will help you pinpoint which selections best serve specific gardens and practices. Kym Pokorny | Jan 23, 2021 | News story Feed birds in winter with berry-bearing plants Birds eat berries in winter for food to give them the energy they need to survive the prolonged stress of cold and wet weather. Kym Pokorny | Jan 16, 2021 | News story Credit: Neil Bell (Cropped from original) Wisteria care: Take out clippers twice a year and go to town Before planting one, people should realize the effort involved in keeping them in bounds. Kym Pokorny | Jan 8, 2021 | News story Turn to gardening books for comfort and inspiration Add a fire and a cup of tea and relax with one of these 11 books recommended by Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturists. Kym Pokorny | Dec 18, 2020 | News story Credit: Mary Stewart (Cropped from original) Take one more go at the garden before retiring for winter You’ll recognize some perennials that are good choices to clean up now because they die to the ground. Kym Pokorny | Nov 20, 2020 | News story Credit: Stephen Bowler / CC BY (Cropped from original) Pot up some bulbs and dream of spring Bulbs often do better in pots than in the ground because pots provide better drainage, critical for their long-term survival. Kym Pokorny | Oct 23, 2020 | News story Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page Next › Last page Last »