While the practice of no-till gardening is not new, information has traditionally centered on agricultural field crops. Now, home gardeners are catching on. “The concept of no-till has been around for a couple of decades, but research has been very focused on field crops like wheat and corn, things largely[Read More…]
Author: Kym Pokorny
Mothballs Are A Pesticide And Should Be Used With Care
Controlling pests outdoors is a common summer activity for gardeners, but it’s also important to know how to safely and effectively protect against an insect that feeds indoors and can ruin clothing. Mothballs, one of the most common methods to control clothes moths, need to be recognized as a pesticide[Read More…]
Don’t Cut Down That Ash Tree Just Yet
In the year since the emerald ash borer was detected in Oregon, questions have been pouring in about what to do if an ash tree becomes infested and is killed by the invasive beetle. Currently, the emerald ash borer has been found in trees only in Washington County, where a[Read More…]
