Feet running through soil and bright hands pulling weeds like treasures is what every childhood should be. Every backyard holds that kind of magic when it's built to welcome both kids and wild things.

Looking to transform your backyard into a serene escape? Creating a personal oasis this summer with water gardens, fountains or ponds can be as easy as you choose to make it, landscape professionals ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. Oregon State University Extension Service is ready to help. To submit a question, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and ...

A YouTube video is bringing attention to the benefits of companion planting in backyard gardens. "How pretty," one viewer commented. Companion planting is a gardening technique where different species ...

As spring approaches, many are eager to start their own backyard gardens. We have a collection of articles that provide expert tips and advice for successful gardening. From essential tools and soil ...

Look up whether your area has water usage laws (common in drier climates) and if it’s enough to support your needs. Experiment with water catchment systems such as rainwater harvesting or creating ...

To be or not to be a beekeeper: That is the question that may be answered Jan. 18 when expert Jay Martin takes part in Backyard Brouhaha, a daylong symposium about turning your property into a habitat ...

Audrey Tucker, 18, of Cedar Rapids plants butterfly weed at the Monarch Research Station in rural Marion on June 3. The Monarch Research Station, part of the Monarch Research Project, cultivates ...

Welcome to "Best Summer Ever," your guide to making the most of the sunny season. Whether your idea of a perfect summer is embarking on epic adventures or blissfully doing as little as possible ...

I learned this lesson the hard way after Ellison and the Nature in My Backyard team visited my struggling native garden late last summer. After offering their sympathy for my ongoing struggle with ...