Autumn in the garden is generally spent cleaning up from the summer growing season. For those gardeners who enjoy planting more than clean-up, which is most of us, sowing garlic offers the opportunity ...

Is it really necessary to have the soil tested for my garden? When is the best time? Soil testing should be done every three to four years and is important in order to gain information about the ...

The gardening season has started and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

PLANNING AHEAD: To reap spring and summer harvests of garlic, shallots and other alliums, September through October is the ideal time to get bulbs in the ground for building root systems through the ...

A friend gave me some garlic to plant, and I am wondering how difficult it will be to grow at home. — Henry Sorenson, Evanston Garlic is an easy crop for home gardeners to grow. In our region, it’s ...

I was surprised to learn recently that, according to Google Trends data gathered by AllAboutGardening.com, the most popular fall-planted crop in the United States is.... garlic. My guess would have ...

Now that we are moving into the cooler weather of October, it’s time to start seriously thinking about your fall vegetable garden. If you don't keep your vegetable garden productive through the winter ...

Question: My neighbor shared some of her garlic harvest with me. She says it’s easy to grow. How and when can I start growing my own crop? Answer: Your neighbor is right! Garlic is easy to grow, and ...

Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery is hosting a day to celebrate the “Shakespeare of science,” Alexander Von Humboldt, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Von Humboldt was a geographer, naturalist and ...

Garlic belongs to the allium family, which includes onions, shallots, chives, and even some ornamental plants. People have strong feelings about garlic; they either love it or hate it. Whether you add ...