

Sustainable Water Practices Help Conserve Water
Lincoln County Master Gardener (TM) Association is collaborating with several other local organizations to raise awareness on the growing...


Brassicas: Full of flavor and easy to grow
Mark Twain wrote that “cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” A student of botany, he was onto something....


Have you heard? Gardening zones are changing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time since 2012.


Sustainable Gardening--A Must Have New Book
Reviewed by Anne Biklé, co-author What Your Food Ate and The Hidden Half of Nature I have been waiting for a gardening book like Joe...


Invasive Pest Alert-Emerald Ash Borer
On June 30, 2022, emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic beetle that infests ash trees, was discovered in Forest Grove, Oregon, marking the...


Recommended Reading: The Wild Garden
First published in 1870, The Wild Garden challenged the prevailing garden style of the day and advocated a naturalistic style, in which...


Save the Date: May 22 Plant Sale
Lincoln County Master Gardeners will once again hold our annual Spring plant sale filled with gorgeous ornamentals, Oregon natives,...


Seed Starting Timeline
I often refer to soil temperature and day to germination data when planning when to start vegetable seeds for the new season. Here are...