Spring is around the corner and all around the city we’re seeing parking strips full of endless potential. That often drab looking strip of soil between the sidewalk and the road goes by many different names; parking strips, sidewalk strips, hell strips, parkways, but one thing they all have in...
In the age of instant gratification, fruit ordered on your grocery delivery app might be delivered in a matter of hours. However in the natural world plants still abide by the “Laws of Nature”. So when we hear the frequently asked question of “How long will it be until my...
What makes a Superfruit so “Super”? Scientists don’t actually agree on what actually makes a food “Super”, but we won’t focus on the nomenclature in this article. Instead, we are going to celebrate what we think makes these fruits so “Super” to have in your own backyard. Perhaps we should...
Growing an Edible Rain Garden in Portland, Oregon The idea of Growing an Edible Rain Garden might have been a foreign concept a decade or so ago but now nearly every new home in Portland seems to be giving some thought as to what to do with all that excess...
Green Tea Pluck the very youngest leaves and leaf buds. Blot the leaves dry and let them dry in the shade for a few hours. Steam the leaves (like you would vegetables) on your stove for about a minute. For a different flavor, try roasting them in a skillet for...
At OGW we wanted to share with you our “Fig Growing Guide!” The beloved fig tree! Ficus carica! It is likely humanity’s oldest cultivated crop and continues to fascinate, excite and feed us in the present day. Few plants are as shrouded in mysticism, folklore, and passion as the mighty...
Companion Plants for Fruit Trees fill ecological niches. So, here you are with your new baby fruit tree, maybe you picked it up locally or received it in the mail. After all that winter planning, you picked out just the right spot so that it can grow into a beautiful...
Imagine you could be eating your homegrown dried Figs, Berries, Plums, Persimmons, Walnuts, Chestnuts, Apples, Pears, Jujubes and more… Bags of dried fruits and a universe of jars of wonderful treats. Winter salad greens and fresh cut herbs could grace your plate. Your onions and potatoes seasoned with parsley, sage, rosemary,...
Tried blending fruit yet? One of the traditional ways to preserve your harvest is to press the fruit into juice and ferment so start Brewing Beer & Cider with Fresh Fruit. Fermenting is one of the oldest food preservation practices because alcohol destroys any harmful bacteria making a safe to...
Taking care of your garden and orchard during the dog days of summer can be stressful. Here are some tips and tricks on Plant Care During Extreme Heat to give your plants the best chance to make it through a heat wave. Water plants deeply, ideally first thing in the...
