Gardening

Philosopher Devin Fitzpatrick designed his new course, “Data for Good,” to challenge students to get their hands dirty — both in messy datasets and in the soil, through a partnership with a gardening-focused nonprofit.

Train enthusiasts young and old enjoy in the magical worlds of backyard railroads. On June 14, the Rose City Garden Railway Society will host its annual summer tour in the Portland metro area.

From Fires to Flowers, a program run by the non-profit Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, creates vibrant gardens in the scorched footprint of the 2020 Almeda Fire, helping create a landscape that heals both people and pollinators.

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.

The two-week event features a dozen floral designs, and takes place during the 35th anniversary of Portland-Suzhou sister city relationship.

Nurseries in the Willamette Valley say planting season is delayed this year because of the chilly start to spring.

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.

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.

Do you water your lawn in the dry summer months? Do your neighbors?