Category Archives: Gardening

Storing & Preserving Herbs is Easy, Simple & Delicious!

Herbs are a fragrant, simple and healthy way to add layers of flavor to any [...]

The Magic of Mulching

Mulching has magical abilities, but I bet you didn’t know that.

Methods for Removing Garden Gophers

As illustrated in my last piece, gophers can cause hell for a gardener!

A Story on How NOT to Get Rid of Gophers

As I reflect on my life, there is a treasure-trove of fond memories from the [...]

Landscaping 101: Different Plant Types

Are you new to gardening or landscaping?

July Gardening Tips

Summer is officially in full effect! Everyone and everything is enjoying the long, sunny days.

Tips & Tricks for Growing Tomatoes

Few things evoke summertime like red ripe tomatoes, fresh from the garden.

Locally Grown Guide

Willamette Farm & Food Coalition produces an annual guide for locally grown and raised agricultural [...]

Getting to Know Your Weeds

Making friends with the weeds in your garden is the first step to keeping them [...]

Watering Plants

In the Willamette Valley, we experience a variety of seasons and weather conditions.

How & When to Start Pruning

Glorious spring color only lasts so long before it all comes to an end.

June Gardening Tips

Summer has arrived! 

Understanding NPK: Up, Down & All Around

One of the most important components to understanding soil health – and how to fertilize [...]

Getting Creative with Your Lawn

Need ideas for ground cover?

LFP locations will be closed for Thanksgiving - open again Friday!