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Note: This article was written for a drought year but the advice is relevant for any summer... The winter has been drier than usual here in the Pacific Northwest, so there is not as much moisture stored in the soil. Watering may be limited in some places because of this year's drought. Aside from these considerations, the summer we are facing is much like any other summer. The Pacific Northwest has a Mediterranean climate, with very littl… Read more

Preserve your garden's surplus produce. Grange Co-op has all the supplies for canning fruits and vegetables at our local stores, and select canning items available online at grangecoop.com. Visit our Canning Headquarters Department to see more. The True Value Hardwarians are here to help you learn how to can your own fruit and vegetables with this informative video. Gather up your pressure canner (available at your local Grange Co-op), fres… Read more

Horticultural Bulletin: The Fall Webworm Hyphantria cunea Caterpillar The fall webworm comes from a North American native moth (Hyphantria cunea), family Arctiidea. The moth lays egg masses in the early spring, which can hatch and be responsible for as many as 3 generations in one growing season in Southern Oregon. The severe population explosion experienced in our area in 2011 was a bit of a surprise, as the cycle of Web Wor… Read more

If your home is at the edge of a forest or even a smaller wooded area, more than likely you’ll be visited by deer from time to time. Some deer can be very hungry and travel in groups. This can spell disaster for a number of the plants in your garden. The damage will likely be worst during the hottest and driest summer months when deer may eat just about anything to get some moisture from it. Deer proofing s very important in these areas. The… Read more