Learn which herbs are actually worth growing indoors, how to keep them alive on a windowsill, and why fresh herbs taste ...

“Inch by inch, row by row / Gonna make this garden grow,” sings John Denver, and this month it’s our cue to grab our rake and hoe. Trees and grass are greening, and while we’re still seeing some cold ...

Growing an organic vegetable garden is so much easier when your plants are working together. Companion planting — the practice of strategically placing plants near each other for mutual benefit — is ...

Never mind the artificially-flavored fall temptations of pumpkin-spiced coffees and desserts. After a long summer’s anticipation, the pumpkin patch’s broad leaves, vining stems, and yellow blossoms ...

Strawberries propagate themselves through stolons that grow out of the plant's crown; thus, growers often follow suit and plant starts, then allow them to fill out a bed. Strawberry plots can produce ...

This year’s planting guide gives you guidance for when to plant starts outside in the Willamette Valley from Cottage Grove to Portland. The first column gives information on when to start plants ...

When Jenica Allen started to redo her yard, there were certain factors she took into account, like how the land has a gentle slope but is fully exposed to the sun. Then, there’s also the fact the ...

Native plants are having a moment and there is no better time to take advantage of their benefits. There is no shortage of ...