I'm a master gardener who specializes in organic growing and permaculture, so I've spent the past few decades testing all kinds of natural ways to keep slugs off my plants. These persistent garden ...

Yesterday's blog was about David Kobos talking today about chickens (11 a.m. at Farmington Gardens in Beaverton. Today, though, I'm talking about Sue Bozarth, a reader from Mapleton, and her ...

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’ve heard ...

Snails and slugs are common in our Florida landscapes. But their control requires an understanding of their habits. Snails and slugs are similar as far as their habits and habitats are concerned. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A closeup of a large garden slug eating away at a leaf - Andreas Häuslbetz/Getty Images If you're battling slugs in the garden, ...

Methods of control include slug bait, natural pest-control sprays, slug and snail traps, and organic snail killer that also effectively kills slugs. However, it’s necessary to mention that some slug ...

Slugs and voles are becoming major problems on some farms. One farmer lost 80 acres to slugs and another lost 40 acres. Slugs and voles prefer moist, wet conditions, slow crop growth, and lush ...

Q: The leaves of our maple tree have red bumps. I’m wondering if they’re going to damage the tree, of if there is something I can do in the spring to prevent it. - Alan R. A: The bumps, which are ...