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Valley Grows
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Children’s Nature Hour SENSING THE SEASON
Children’s Nature Hour SENSING THE SEASON When: Today, 10-11 a.m. What: Explore the wonders of
Storing summer bulbs
Storing summer bulbs From cannas to dahlias, we love our summer bulbs. Prepare your storage
Hornet nests
Hornet nests If you encounter a hornet nest hanging from a tree or shrub, leave it alone if you
Come spring ... Prune these perennials
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer Some perennials don’t fare well if pruned late
Pay attention to what plants are telling you
By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer When you are out walking in your garden,
Transplant hydrangeas in the fall
Q. I need to transplant my hydrangea. I planted it two years ago. I didn’t leave enough room. I have
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9-10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
Saving seeds
Saving seeds There are many plants you can save seed from to share next year. Be sure to harvest
Dividing perennials
Dividing perennials There’s still time to divide perennials. Be sure to keep the new transplants
Cut back in fall PERENNIALS
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Several perennials, such as coneflower,
Wounded trees heal themselves
Q. A large limb broke off my tree in a storm. Should I put tree sealant on it to
Clean pots, discard spent plants, divide perennials
By Linda C. Dolak OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer By this time of year, most gardeners are
Sunset at the Farm
Sunset at the Farm When: Sunday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. What: Watch the sun set. Listen to music around
Fall farm visits
Fall farm visits For the last of the fresh produce to the apples, pumpkins, gourds and even the
Pumpkins or squash?
Pumpkins or squash? They are both edible and good for our diets. Think about buying, storing and