often begins with excitement: fresh pots, new soil, seed packets, and a promise to grow something. But what truly keeps it going is attention and not just confidence alone. Plants do not grow on ...

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Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...

I can't promise you won't break a sweat, especially in hot, humid climates, but "no dig" gardening is much easier than dragging out the shovel to turn the soil and get your garden ready for planting.

This unique-looking flower was once a common sight in colonial gardens. Now it's a rare, eye-catching sight that's ideal for ...

A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

It's time to go vertical with your edible garden.

Sound familiar? The small hand trowel is buried somewhere between flowerpots, garden gloves keep vanishing, and the watering ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

You can see the end of this year from here and the beginning of 2026, too. What I wish for you is an easier year next year in all ways. As a gardener, there are ways to make this gardening thing ...

The author lives on a double lot in a small town and has a permaculture-inspired garden. Save time and resources with easy gardening for seniors to make your experience more enjoyable. On my 75th ...