garden minute

WSU’s Master Gardener Conference has been announced for September 26th through the 29th and will be hosted by The Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan County in Wenatchee.   And while it is called the Master Gardener Conference, the event details say that this advanced educational conference is open to all garden enthusiasts.   R...

Are you still looking for the perfect present for that hard to buy for person? How about an indoor plant to spruce up their home.     The holiday season is known for poinsettias and amaryllis, but there are so many kinds of flowers you can give as a gift such as colorful African violets, orchids and much more, just make preparations before you buy.   ...

Are you looking to expand and preserve your nursery plants? Try the snip and stick method where you cut off chutes from a plant and stick in a mixture that’s 80 percent pumice and 20 percent peat moss.   Oregon State University Horticulturist Neil Bell said there are a lot of benefits and reasons to do it.   “...

Are you worried about what frost could do to your yard but you don't know when one might come and what can help? WSU Master Gardener Bonnie Orr is here to help.   If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail krounce@cherrycreekradio.com....

The heat of the summer, for now, seems to be in the rear view mirror and fall is nearly upon us. What does that mean for watering your yards or trees? WSU Master Gardener Bonnie Orr says, it’s cutback time.  

Do you have squash or other bugs in your garden? WSU Master Gardener Bonnie Orr has some help for you.  

WSU Master Gardener Bonnie Orr talks about the importance making your home firewise this time of year.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

As the move towards knowing where food comes from and self-reliance, more people getting involved in gardening and are looking for the best ways to grow their own food.   Joe Lamp’l, better known as Joe Gardener, host of the PBS show “Growing a Greener World” says it starts with researching the area you live.   “You select p...

Gardens require a lot of work and a lot of planning to make sure that yours can thrive.   University of Maryland Extension Lawn and Plant expert David Clement said it starts when you pick your plant.   “Many people just go out and if they see a pretty plant, then they think that’s something they want, they should really know a little bit more about the background. They should know if ...

As we begin to work in yards and gardens, many of us will use pesticides to deal with problematic bugs that might damage our flowers and trees.   Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide investigator Jenny Marin said it starts before you even go to the store.  ...