Fruit Trees

Planting a tree can be one of the most rewarding things you do in your yard — but it’s not as simple as just picking the one that looks nicest at the nursery. The key to success is making [...]

Do you have these growing in your backyard? Chestnuts While chestnut trees grow well in Oregon, the native horse chestnuts are toxic to us. If you are foraging your own chestnuts, make sure you [...]

Did you know that these 5 fruits were grown in Oregon? Kiwis Although many think of New Zealand when we eat kiwis, kiwis are originally from China. Rich in vitamin C, and potassium, kiwis are [...]

Love berries and want to grow them yourself? Here are some ideas to get you started. Strawberries Strawberries are one of the berries that needs the least amount of space to grow. They can be [...]

Did you know that pomegranate is good for the heart? Pomegranate is a bright red, seedy fruit that has many other benefits too. 1. Heart Lowers the risk of blocked arteries Decreases inflammation [...]

Winter is a prime time prune your trees and shrubs because most woody plants are dormant, making it an ideal time to give them a trim. Well-pruned plants produce more flowers and fruit. Pruning [...]

Dormant sprays can help reduce pests & disease in home orchards. Prevention is the first step in controlling diseases and insect pests in home orchards. Many problems can be avoided by [...]

Choosing A Location A sunny locations are best for blueberries. Avoid planting around or under trees. Too much shade from trees take away the water and nutrients needed for blueberry to thrive. [...]

Safe Solutions For Taking Care Of Bugs In The Garden Don’t want to use pesticides? You can help keep bug problems to a minimum by using several easy and inexpensive techniques. Planting native [...]

Azalea lace bug, ‘Stephanitis pyrioides’, has been confirmed recently (summer 2009) in Oregon and was confirmed in 2008 in the state of Washington. Damage from this new introduction was noticed [...]