Real Christmas trees set curbside in Horace will be recycled into mulch, with the city offering pickup again on Jan. 18-19.

Drainage isn't the most exciting topic, but the wrong choice between French drains vs trench drains can be costly. I spoke to pros about the key differences ...

If you’re planning to request a seed catalog in 2025, now is the time to do it. New seed catalogs get printed between ...

Polk County Cooperative Extension’s annual plant sale is now underway, where customers can purchase a variety of fruit and veggie plants to take home and blossom in their own backyard or to gift to a ...

Children and scientists discover how wasps trick ants into protecting their larvae, changing our understanding of nature's ...

Discover how a lone blue jay acted as a vigilant sentinel, bringing calm and security to a bustling winter bird feeder.

This past summer, a colony of bald-faced wasps took up residence right next to my garage door. Because I know how beneficial ...

I’ve come to realise that the systems that underwrite our goals of living sustainably and growing our own food — which is to ...

GardeningGrant (@gardeninggrant) is a "Master-Gardener-in-Training" who shares tips for how to get the most out of your yard. In the past, they have shown their followers how to maximize perennials ...

Discover the key differences between potting mix and potting soil, including their composition, characteristics, and ideal ...

From Fires to Flowers, a program run by the non-profit Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, creates vibrant gardens in the ...

Even small yards deserve the abundant wildlife that oaks can bring. This small, drought-resistant species is perfect for ...