Did you know that Oregon is home to nearly 65 species of native trees? From the coast to the Cascades, valleys to deserts, our landscape is blanketed with a beautifully rich assortment of trees.
Did you know that Oregon is home to nearly 65 species of native trees? From the coast to the Cascades, valleys to deserts, our landscape is blanketed with a beautifully rich assortment of trees.
Question: I am getting ready to plant fall bulbs. When I went to purchase them, I had a wide variety from which to choose. However, I noticed that the labels included terms like corms, rhizomes and tubers. What is the difference?
While it may not feel like it this year, fall is right around the corner. The official start of fall comes with the equinox on Sept. 22, but nature is telling us it’s on the way.
Question: Is flower pollination a daylight activity or are there pollinators busy in my garden after dark?
Question: I remember, growing up, that my family always served collard greens on our Sunday dinner table. My grandmother grew them in her backyard. Growing up in a collard culture is filled with childhood memories that I will always cherish. Can I grow collards in my home garden in the Umpqu…
After a two-year hiatus, the Umpqua Valley Showcase of Homes will return this weekend, featuring six locations throughout Douglas County.
Question: I have this plant with pretty yellow flowers growing in my landscape. Could you identify it for me?
If you own forestland in Oregon, you may have heard that forest practice laws and regulations are being changed through an agreement called the Private Forest Accord.
Question: How do I create a garden environment that is welcoming to beneficial insects? Which insects are beneficial to have in my garden?
Across Douglas County, Rita Prothero has made a career out of helping people get their lives organized. In 2007, she started her business Tempa: Temporary Assistance, offering different services including organizing your home or office, downsizing, relocating and beyond.
When I’m talking to a farmer or gardener, I always recommend taking soil samples.
Question: Something is eating the tomatoes in my garden. They are hollowed out and almost entirely eaten. What could it be?
Question: What can I do to protect my plants during these weeks of excessive heat we’ve been having?
Over the past month, you’ve likely seen headlines about the recent discovery of the emerald ash borer in Oregon.
Question: The leaves on my roses are getting ugly black spots and turning yellow. What is wrong? How can I treat it? Can it be prevented?
Question: My azalea trees are covered with scale and black sooty mold. How do I fix this problem?
Douglas County has a rich agricultural legacy, which includes a practice now rare in Oregon: burning pastures to keep them healthy.
Question: My vegetable garden is suddenly being overrun with weeds! Do you have some tips on how to control these pesky plants?
Question: How do I get and maintain the profuse flowering I see in so many hanging baskets?
Summer presents its own set of garden maintenance tasks. To make matters interesting, it may be hot, dry, wet, cool, cloudy or sunny. There may be insect or disease infestations, or not.
Douglas County typically has mild winters and springs, and dry, warm summers, which result in a great climate to grow many varieties of fruit.
Question: I only have two cherry trees, and I was so disappointed to discover that my cherries are full of skinny, white worms. What happened? And what can I do in the future to prevent this problem?
A riot of color, a few trains, carnivorous plants and one of the smallest gardens around will be just some of the highlights of Saturday’s Spring Garden Tour.
Question: I have a deck which gets full sun and I want to have some pretty flowering containers out there. When I have tried before, my flowers never looked as good as the ones I see at other places. Can you give me some tips for growing beautiful container gardens?
Question: Carrots are so difficult to grow. Can you give me some tips for growing sweet, crunchy carrots in my home garden?
Oregon’s oak woodlands, savannas and forests are some of the most biodiverse habitats in the state. In Douglas County, most oaks are found on private land. The Umpqua Basin contains some of the largest remaining tracts of oak habitat in the Pacific Northwest, benefiting wildlife and helping …
Question: I want to add some variety to my garden and my cooking. Are leeks a good choice?
Mid-May and June are the months when the garden starts to get going, and there is plenty to do.
Question: Our new home has a very shaded porch area so I am unable to use any of the flowers I love and have used every year to make a colorful, inviting display. I need suggestions on what plants to use in containers for this area. Also, any different display ideas?
Question: I have always planted bulbs in the fall, but now I realize that there are also bulbs that I could plant now. What bulbs should I be planting in the spring?
A gang of green-thumbed experts converged on the Douglas County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building on Saturday for the 35th annual OSU Extension Master Gardeners Plant and Garden Expo. During the day-long event, more than 15,000 plants including annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs and trees — …
Question: I would love to grow some type of fruit in my garden. It seems like many fruit trees need so much care and pruning. What would you recommend?
The 35th Annual Plant & Garden Expo, hosted by the Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear St., Roseburg.
Question: What is the difference between growing jack-o’-lantern pumpkins and pie pumpkins? I know now is the time to start my pumpkin plants for fall harvest, so can you give me some recommendations?
Question: I have this weed that is so invasive, it literally takes over my garden. When I try and pull it up, it just keeps coming back stronger. What is it and how can I get it under control?
