

Insects of PNW
A comprehensive guide to insects of the Pacific Northwest, this handy reference is perfect for hikers, fishers, and naturalists. With...


Soil-Food Web
A few years ago, only a handful of people in the country had heard the term “soil food web.” Now it’s cropping up everywhere, and...


Muhlenbeckia
Thanks to fellow Master Gardener, Heather Fortner, I have been introduced to one of those 'perfect' coastal garden plants-- Muhlenbeckia...


Gardening in the Shade
Practical information on gardening in shady areas including the right plants for areas of partial and deep shade. Information on...


Snowberry
While the common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) may not be the most beautiful or best behaved shrub in the garden, it has features that...


Tiger Lilly
Lilium columbianum, which has freckled orange or yellow flowers hanging face down with petals curved up, is a PNW native that grows well...


Why I'll Never Buy Tomato Paste Again
Tomato paste is one of my 'go-to' kitchen ingredients. Combine it with some wine and a few herbs, and you end up with a fresh tasting,...


How to Attract Bumblebees
Learning how to attract bumblebees goes beyond planting a few summer blooming plants and hoping for the best. Certainly adding in their...


Monthly Tips for September
Plant September is a great time to plant. The weather starts to cool and early rains make the soil easier to work with. Now is the time...


Oregon Dept of Agriculture Finds Contaminated Organic Insecticides
Four organic insecticides were recently found to be contaminated with several synthetic insecticides by the Oregon Department of...