A few robins are beginning to show up in the yard this past week. I’ve also seen one of my hummingbirds scouting the feeders. As they turn away I don’t blame them. The feeders need a THOROUGH CLEANING! But back…
Tillamook County Master Gardener Association
Providing research-based horticultural practices for the home gardener
Classes
Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, Oregon State University will not be conducting in-person Master Gardener training classes in 2021. Currently certified Master Gardeners may participate in online classes throughout 2021 to obtain education hours for re-certification. Oregon…
Resources
A Master Gardeners’ recommendations are made only after consulting research based information. Oregon State University’s premier Horticulture program is the first check when addressing a gardening question. The PNW’s – Pacific Northwest Pest Managment Handbooks are consulted routinely. Pesticide Safety…
TCMGA Blog
The Garden Jungle or Gardening to Save the Planet
This Eventbrite presentation caught my eye. The Garden Jungle or Gardening to Save the Planet presented by Dave Goulson. ‘The Garden Jungle is a wonderful introduction to the hundreds of small creatures with whom we live cheek-by-jowl and of the…
Hellebores for Valentine’s Day
A lovely bouquet of vibrant red roses is the pre-eminent gift for your special loved-one on Valentine’s Day. But why not Hellebores, too? I received these beautiful photos from fellow Tillamook County Master Gardener, Mark Kuestner. He took the photos…