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There’s something quite remarkable about growing your own plants from seeds. You gain a true sense of achievement when you see the first signs of growth emerging from the soil. And it’s not as ...

Discover 5 steps to make a seed snail, the viral hack for space-saving seed sowing. Here, a gardening expert shares how to make one and why it works so well.

I was surprised at how many cantaloupe and tomato plants came up in my garden this year that I didn't plant. I add kitchen scraps to my compost. Do you think these volunteers are coming from seeds I ...

We feed birds and compost. I rake up the seed under the feeders. Can I add this to my composter? (By the way, if your Mom and Dad had Dachshunds, then I was your “Family ” doctor when you were a ...

Gardening season is kicking into high gear and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...