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The definition of a weed is relatively vague — a plant growing where you don’t want it, experts explain — but some earn an ...
Hogweed is often found in moist areas, like along streams and rivers, where there is also shade. The massive plant is capable ...
One such massive, noxious weed may be growing in your yard, waiting to burn you if you try to remove it too quickly. Heracleum mantegazzianum, better known as giant hogweed, has been present in the ...
Some weeds, such as violets, plantains, and goldenrod, help loosen soil, prevent erosion, and support beneficial insects.
Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.
Washington state has banned the sale or transport of English ivy and its cousin, Atlantic ivy. The leafy holiday decorations ...
Neem oil is a natural pesticide that is recommended for many plant problems. But how safe is neem oil, really, and when can you use it? We explain how to use it on your plants.
Along the rugged and breathtaking southern Oregon coast, a dedicated organization is working tirelessly to ensure the region’s irreplaceable lands and waters remain forever wild and abundant.
Indiana Michigan Power wants to acquire a natural gas plant in Oregon, Ohio, but it first has to get the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission’s approval.
Noisy gas-powered leaf blowers could begin to be replaced with cleaner, quieter battery-operated ones under a bill under consideration in the Oregon Legislature.
The film "Natural Resources of Oregon" explores the state's diverse natural resources, highlighting its ecological richness and the importance of conservation. It showcases various landscapes and ...