Life at OSU

One of the biggest mistakes people make is to plant too early.

Identifying the age of a bird is crucial in how you deal with one that's on the ground.

Pompoms, collarettes, mignons, waterlilies: The names are as colorful as the blooms they describe.

There are some dwarf and miniature varieties of vegetables, such as Thumbelina carrots or other baby vegetables that work particularly well in small confines.

The best soil amendment is partially broken-down organic material, better known as compost

Oregon State University Extension Service wildlife experts encourage Oregonians to learn more about these underappreciated native birds.

Asparagus is a hardy perennial and should be planted as soon as the soil can be properly prepared in the spring.

The classes include topics as far-ranging as Dazzling Dahlias to Adapting Your Garden and Landscape to Climate Change.

Understanding terms associated with seeds will help you pinpoint which selections best serve specific gardens and practices.

Birds eat berries in winter for food to give them the energy they need to survive the prolonged stress of cold and wet weather.