GrangeKnows Blog

The beauty and delicate design of roses cause many people to assume they are difficult to grow. Truth be told, they are no more difficult to care for than other flowering blooms. In this GrangeKnows article we’ll cover the basics of growing roses to help you cultivate a healthy and beautiful rose garden. LOCATION Roses crave sun. For the healthiest plants, rose bushes should receive six to eight hours of sunlight daily. SOIL Plant ro… Read more

Many welcome the warmer weather that accompany evenings outside relaxing in the rays of sunlight. However, a fight no one enjoys during a peaceful evening is the buzz and bite of hungry mosquitoes. These pests can quickly multiply and if steps are not taken to control their population, your summer relaxation can be put on hold. Mosquito bites are not only itchy and irritating, they also pose a health risk. They can carry pathogens that c… Read more

Gardening is a year-round process. Even though weather and timing are important, don't be discouraged and miss out on crops of healthy, homegrown vegetables just because the end of May "deadline" has passed. As Rogue Valley gardeners for many decades, we emphasize that it is not too late to plant a great garden in June. While it is true that some popular fruiting plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants must be set out from started plants… Read more

Spring is the time of year when we welcome new babies, vegetation growth, longer days and of course, homestead spring cleaning. It is also the time of year animal owners can send their equine and other livestock out of the barn and into the pastures. With this however, also comes the risk of animal exposure to diseases. At times it is inevitable and unavoidable, but if it can be helped, no one wants to pay money for a vet bill. In this G… Read more