Homeowners frequently enhance their outdoor living spaces with attractive plants and trees. When that greenery also produces food, the results can be both beauty and bounty. People who plant vegetable ...

Recent studies suggest planting strips of wildflowers alongside crops boosts pollination and promotes higher yields. But these aren’t the only benefits. Adding wildflowers to your farm stabilizes the ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

Question. Since the Hifiman HE400se headphones are open-back and let in external sounds, do you think they would be a good choice for jogging? I think I can deal with the wires. Answer. I do not think ...

Mechanical barriers to keep pests away from vegetable plants include row covers, fruit protection bags, and DIY traps. Cultural and biological methods of controlling garden pests are companion ...

Marigolds offer many benefits in the garden. They help repel pests while attracting beneficial insects, and they can even ...

November is when we usually receive a freeze, and the forecast calls for cooler weather. If you have plants that are cold-sensitive, it is time to prepare to protect them. It doesn’t always require ...

Q: I’m growing some early-season veggies for the first time this year. Should I find a way to protect them if it freezes overnight? A: Increasing the temperature around plants can help early crops ...

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...