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 3 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 5 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 7 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 9 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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