Now that the frozen ground and a light dusting of snow has shut down the outdoor gardening season, it’s time for the reading and study season we all wait for. Preferably in a comfy chair with your lap ...

Insecticidal soaps generally are not considered to be botanical insecticides, though the oils from which they are produced may be of plant origin. In chemical terms, insecticidal soaps (and all soaps ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I have had ...

My Japanese andromeda looks like it is dying. The leaves look awful with yellow speckling. What can be done to help them? 'Pieris japonica' (Japanese andromeda), as well as rhododendron and azaleas ...

Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

Q: I have a huge hoya houseplant and finally decided to repot it last year. Now I see a sticky substance on the leaves, and in the cracks of the stems I see tiny sluglike critters. Some are even ...