How to Get Rid of Nandina for Good

Do you have a gardening question? Contact the Douglas County Master Gardeners at douglasmg@oregonstate. edu or 541-236-3052 or drop off samples at 1134 SE Douglas Ave. , Roseburg. Nandina also known as heavenly bamboo is a popular landscaping shrub known for its airy foliage and bright red berries. While beautiful, it has become an invasive … Read more

Curling Leaves on Plum Trees: Identifying and Managing Leaf Curl Plum Aphids

As a home gardener and orchardist, I’ve dealt with my fair share of pest and disease issues affecting stone fruits like plums. One of the most common problems plaguing plum trees is curled, distorted foliage emerging in spring. Unlike the fungal disease peach leaf curl, the culprit behind curled plum leaves is actually an insect … Read more

Where to Buy Fresh, Delicious Mushrooms to Eat

Five of our organic types are in this two-pound basket: Trumpet Royale, Maitake Frondosa, Gray Oyster, Alba Clamshell, and Brown Clamshell. Please note that all basket orders ship on the following Monday or Tuesday after the order is placed. This four-pound basket is great for mushroom lovers because it has five of our organic types: … Read more

Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun’ – The Striking Winter-Blooming Evergreen Shrub

For gardens needing a splash of color during the dark winter months, few plants can compare to Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun.’ This eye-catching evergreen shrub bursts into bright golden bloom just when the landscape is at its dreariest. Its unique foliage and berries provide year-round interest as well. No wonder ‘Winter Sun’ has become … Read more