garden

You don't have to be a vegetarian to desire the freshest and best-tasting produce you can get your bunny paws on. Even omnivores, pescatarians, and secretly-green-loving meateaters know there's nothing like an especially-flavorful bundle of asparagus or a super crisp Cosmic apple that lives up to its namesake...

WSDA will again seek help from public and growers in eradicating deadly invasive Japanese Beetles.

It’s harvest time for many home gardeners around the Northwest and the excitement of plucking your tomato, corn, or whatever you grew is an exciting time.   Jeanne Brandt, a family and community health expert with Oregon State University Extension Service said a lot of people don’t think about their gardening practices and how that might impact food safety for you and anyone you share your bounty

How much water does your lawn and garden need when temperatures climb?  Master Gardener Bonnie Orr takes a look.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

As garden planning is well underway, many gardeners are looking at potentially planting small trees in their garden, either for production or beauty.   Chris Rusch, a Master Gardener with OSU, said trees can really add to your garden.  ...

Despite the cold temperatures and snow on the ground garden season is just around the corner. WSU Master Gardener with Chelan and Douglas Counties Bonnie Orr says that’s when you start the work of assessing your garden.     The Chelan and Douglas County Master Gardeners are helping start your season right at the Chelan County PUD Auditorium Thursday when Orr discusses all that you need to look out

The term cover crop is often thrown out as a way to benefit farmers who might be looking to improve soil health, yield and much more, but they can also benefit our own home gardens.   Douglas Collins with WSU’s Small Farms Program said there are many ways that cover crops can help the average gardener with their soil.   “...

The Benton-Franklin Master Gardeners will hold a Solstice in the Garden event this weekend, to encourage children to learn more about getting in the soil.  Judy Ricketts told the Washington Ag Network they will have events and activities for children, as young as preschool, all the way up to senior citizens.  ...