Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find ...

This backyard forest garden is comprised of seven layers, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. Many people mistakenly think that ecological gardening, which involves growing a wide range of edible ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

You can harvest luscious peaches, crisp apples and sweet plums right off your own tree. Garden designer and fruit expert Colby Eierman’s Fruit Trees In Small Spaces (Timber Press, 2012) shows how ...

Sometimes an outdoor project is better left to the pros. In those instances, consult our list of reputable local businesses. Allen Outdoor Solutions: Through custom irrigation plans and lawn ...

Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long captured ...