The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...
Need help finding an ISA-certified arborist? The society’s website is set up to help you. On the home page there is a ...
Spring trees begin to bloom this issue. Trees are noble works of nature, and we are humbled by their greatness. While walking ...
Ready to learn how to graft? Or is it just time to “up” your grafting game? Join the Monterey Bay chapter of California Rare Fruit Growers from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, at the Live ...
My last article discussed how to prepare seedlings for growing plants. In February, the gardener needs to consider what plants require some form of pruning before the gardening season. Pruning ...
If you’ve ever wondered why some trees in our neighborhoods seem to struggle while those in the wild flourish, you won’t want ...
Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk ...
SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...
Prune back dead, diseased, or damaged material. Start by pruning shrubs that flower during the summer or later such as ...
To do this, find an actively growing but slightly matured shoot on a lemon tree and cut a small section just below the leaf.
If you choose to also start lettuce, cabbages, spinach or kohl rabe indoors, they can be planted outside in early March.
Removing dead, diseased, or injured parts of trees through pruning can help protect their health and prevent the spread of decay.