Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying
CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...
Future Victoria: Back yards under threat as sky-high land costs force builders to embrace smaller gardens
Victoria will be fighting to save the back yard over the next 25 years after decades of shrinkage have turned it into a thin ...
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Standout newcomers: Award-winning new plants for 2025 will enhance any garden, yard
Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty Big Boy tomatoes, wide Romano-type Italian flat beans, climbing zucchini and ...
Readers share their stories about the resilience of rhubarb
In response to a recent column on rhubarb I received several emails regarding local success with this plant, such as the following from Chuck Aardema, who gardens in Bellflower. It is a testimonial to ...
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For the ’25 garden: new plants to watch for
For 2025, 20 plants — seven edible and 13 ornamental — have been named national or regional winners.
Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
The contenders in Germany’s election are making their final appeals to voters. The opposition leader and front-runner vowed ...