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CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Q: Last year, we purchased a home with garden space where we plan to grow some of our own vegetables. There are two framed beds, a foot high, filled with dirt that has been used for this purpose. We ...

Container gardening is a wonderful way to grow more plants without needing a large garden plot. You can container garden ...

A question for Dan Gill: I have just built a 4-foot-by-8-foot raised garden bed. I will be using it for vegetables. What type of soil and how much do I need for that size garden? -- Lula Young Answer: ...

Whether you’re looking to eat healthier or simply save money on groceries, gardening is an excellent hobby. If you’ve ever enjoyed farm-to-table food, then you know the high quality that comes with ...

I will be at Plant World Nursery at 5301 W. Charleston Blvd. this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. to teach how to plant and fertilize fruit trees, how to get larger peaches and answer questions. Bring ...

Strictly speaking, you’ll pay about $90 for the first 15 pounds of tomatoes grown in your backyard raised garden bed. At the grocery store, the same amount costs about $22. But that’s not the end of ...

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