Tag: The Garden Palette

The Garden Palette

April through early May is a great time to plant perennials, those non-woody flowering plants that come back year after year. Buy them soon, while … Continue reading →

Spring: Nesting Season for Birds

Enjoy the family drama as birds mate and raise youngsters

Gardening 4 months ago

by Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe … Continue reading →

Native Needs

Your backyard can be a certified haven for native species

Gardening 6 months ago

By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading →

Birds in Winter

Feeding and survival for Oregon’s year-round birds

Gardening 8 months ago

By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and insects attract birds. If you are new … Continue reading →

Infamous Emerald Ash Borer

Now in Oregon, the invasive insect poses a threat to the trees providing shade, soil retention and more

Gardening 10 months ago

By Alby Thoumsin In 2002 in Michigan, many ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees started to show obvious signs of decline, and after careful inspections, arborists and … Continue reading →

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