Valley Grows

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There are gardens for every ability

There are gardens for every ability Check out this interactive website that gives everyone an


Brown thumb indoors?

Brown thumb indoors? Houseplants aren’t the easiest things to grow. Even the green thumbs have


Beware of salt injury to plants this winter

By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator Remember the salt you are using to melt slippery sidewalks and


Expand your growing seasons, plant choices by creating ... MICROCLIMATES

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer As gardeners, we are familiar with our


Pruning herbs spurs new growth

Q. Someone was talking about pruning in the herb garden. Is this a thing? If so, what should I be


Mercer master gardener seminar is Saturday

The cost is $55 per person.


Hand Feed a Chickadee

Hand Feed a Chickadee When: Today, 9-11 a.m. What: Black-capped chickadees are inquisitive


Carnivorous plants!

Carnivorous plants! If insect-eating plants are a curiosity, then we have the tools to help you


Build low tunnels for early veggies

Build low tunnels for early veggies Winter is a time for planning! Watch this great video to learn


Make your own bird treats

More than one third of all households in the U.S. feed birds, spending close to $3 billion for bird seed!


Discover delights of winter’s landscapes

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We used to be winter people, skiing in Vermont,


Fungus gnats travel indoors

Q. How do I get rid of gnats? I don’t have any fruit left out. They are smaller than fruit flies.


Winter Scavenger Hunt

Winter Scavenger Hunt When: Today and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Get out of the house


Leaves won’t leave

Leaves won’t leave Why do some of the oak trees keep their leaves all winter? Can I choose one


Volunteer naturalist training

Volunteer naturalist training If you love nature, love being outdoors and want to learn more