Gardeners who have resolved this year to delve deeper into how horticulturists and botanists identify and group plants may be interested in a book that is something of a tutorial in classification sy…
This week, Brennan Smith writes a beautiful reflection on how he was introduced to Earth Skills and the joyful time that connecting with others in a natural setting to learn these skills can offer.
CORVALLIS â If you canât garden, why not read about it? Books bring us comfort when the gloomy weather of winter is upon us. Even gardeners who love winter enjoy a good read.
Add a fire and a cup of tea and relax with one of these books recommended by Extension Service horticulturists. There is something for every reader â a memoir by Hope Jahren tells the story of two scientists and their love for trees; and Extensionâs popular âTrees to Know in Oregon and Washingtonâ is heavy with photos of both coniferous and deciduous trees.
Check with your local library or bookstores, or find them online.