Oregon's relief nurseries work to prevent child abuse, stop cycle of violence

Statistics show that an estimated 11,188 children were victims of child abuse and neglect in Oregon in 2010.

Boxwood blight hits Oregon for first time

The disease causes the evergreen species to lose its leaves.

Finish January garden chores in February

We hope you enjoyed the recent rains and have prepared for a possible downpour.

Too Soon to Plant Spring Bulbs; Wrap in Paper

Q. I ordered several bulbs that are spring-blooming. Can I plant them now? If not, how do I store th ...

PEG TILERY | Ah, the pleasures of primroses

Primroses are beginning to bloom. These are the sweetest, most cheerful of plants, like a ray of sunshine on a gloomy winter day. They're from the genus Primula in the family Primulaceae and over 450 species are found worldwide. Bloom colors are all the colors of the rainbow. Their native ranges are Japan , Alaska, the Himalayas, western China and Europe. Only one, P. magellanica (found in ...