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New USDA and Oregon State University map helps winter gardeners
We talk with a scientist who helped develop the latest version of a map which helps gardeners identify which perennials are likely to survive the winter, based on where they live.
Chinese traditions bloom at Portland’s Lan Su Garden’s Chrysanthemum Festival
The two-week event features a dozen floral designs, and takes place during the 35th anniversary of Portland-Suzhou sister city relationship.
Green thumb itching? Oregon nurseries confirm a slow season start
Nurseries in the Willamette Valley say planting season is delayed this year because of the chilly start to spring.
Move over red Romas, a gothic new purple variety is here
The antioxidant-rich Midnight Roma was just released by Oregon State University. The tomato, created by horticulture professor and plant breeder Jim Myers, is dark purple in color with a rich, concentrated flavor. Myers explains what gives it its purple hue and how home gardeners can grow their own.
Portlanders Warned Against Eating Produce From School Gardens
Portland Public Schools advises against eating from any of the district's roughly 75 school gardens until they can determine which have been watered by lead-tainted water.
To Water Or Not To Water?
Do you water your lawn in the dry summer months? Do your neighbors?