Deciduous agapanthus in flower beds can overwinter in the ground, covered with three or four inches of mulch to insulate them ...

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it's time to prepare for a mild, but wild winter. Find out how to plan garden ...

“Wait a minute,” you’re saying. “Wood is expensive, and in your last column, you resolved not to use plastic in the garden.” Of course, dear reader, you are correct. Explains Ray, “I never buy the ...

When the season changes and your summer plants are gone, your soil begs for some sort of protection from the cold weather to come. Harsh winds, freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow can reek damage ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean the end of gardening. Not only is there a wide variety of plants that can grow during the colder months, but there are plenty of DIY projects to keep you busy in the garden ...

In winter, nothing grows! We mustn't stop at our mental representations. Winter doesn't have to be a dead season for your vegetable garden. It can also be a period rich in harvests and surprises. As ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The change in season has local farmers planting fall crops, and their winter soil preparation methods are based on personal experience — plus how much work they want to do. Farmers at the Farmers’ ...

"Sealing your deck before winter is highly recommended if it does not have a comprehensive guarantee," suggests Leigh Barnes, ...

Fall is upon us and gardening is starting to wind down, but it isn’t over yet and you may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...

Parsnips, celeriac, squash, Swiss chard and purple sprouting broccoli are happy to overwinter outdoors or wait out the colder ...