Beneficial Insects

It goes without saying that there are many benefits to a having a garden. Flower and vegetable gardens offer a bounty of perks- from food production to peace of mind. If you look closely, however, you will notice an amazing ecosystem and a vast host of symbiotic relationships. Insects of all types will seek gardens […]

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Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden

Urban edible gardening is not surprisingly on the rise, and for numerous good reasons. Gardening is a fun, healthy and intelligent alternative to locally sourced eating. From seed to supper, growing food is a truly rewarding endeavor that the entire family can enjoy. Knowing where our food comes from is valuable and empowering knowledge that […]

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Add Some Color to Your Winter Landscape

by Laura House As the fall leaves drop and the cooler weather arrives, we can sometimes be left yearning for a splash of color to brighten the winter landscape. That’s when frost-hardy annuals, bulbs, and winter-blooming or fruiting plants can be a welcome addition to the landscape.                       Annuals: Cabbage and Kale – We are not […]

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Clover comeback? “Bee lawns” gaining favor

  Turf grass may be an attractive ground cover for homeowners but it holds little appeal for pollinators. Add some broadleaf plants with flowers to the mix, and it’s a different story: great forage for the birds and the bees. Lower maintenance, too. “Bee lawns aren’t 100 percent flowers. They have some grass included,” said […]

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Return On Investment? It’s falling from the trees.

By Walker Leiser Everybody thinks sustainability costs more money, but here’s a little tip that won’t cost you a dime and in fact could save you a lot of money. Imagine taking your leaves to the dump, paying them to take the leaves, and then paying more money to get more compost. We do it […]

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Transplanting in the Pacific Northwest

By Jamie Sloan Here in the Willamette Valley, we are quite fortunate to be able to enjoy the bounty of many prolific landscapes and gardens. It’s a relatively easy conquest to find swaths of green, undoubtedly dappled with vibrant hues of thriving annuals and perennials. However, like most deliberate creations, much trial and error is […]

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Tips for summer watering

As we get into the dry summer months watering is a key to keeping your lawn healthy and green. You want 1-2” of water a week on your lawn depending on how hot and dry it gets. You can put a tuna can in the middle of a zone and measure the amount of water […]

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Planting Annuals 101

By Jamie Sloan, Account Manager Once upon time, another lifetime ago, I worked for a retail nursery and assisted many perplexed and overwhelmed customers who would wander the endless rows of diverse colorful annual selections. Slight anxiety and complete uncertainty riddled the faces of even the most avid gardeners. Then there were other customers who […]

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Sowing Seeds

Sowing Seeds for Good Health By Jamie Sloan, Account Manager It’s that time of year again in the mid-Willamette Valley to start thinking and planning for your edible garden crops. Yay!  There are a few factors to consider when getting started:  garden location, soil, sunlight and crop choices. It is best to place a garden […]

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