Author: Central Gorge Master Gardeners
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Starting Seeds For a Bountiful Harvest
Starting Seeds for a Bountiful Harvest By Margo Dameier OSU Hood River County Extension Central Gorge Master Gardener volunteer Spring has officially arrived! Our daylight hours are now longer than those of our nights, overnight lows are more frequently above freezing, and area gardeners have serious cases of spring fever. These warmer and sunnier days…
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Making Sense of Seed Selection
Making Sense of Seed Selection Anne Gehrig OSU Hood River County Extension Central Gorge Master Gardener Volunteer Long before snowdrops and daffodils emerge from their winter slumber, seed catalogs and displays pop up everywhere, luring sun-starved gardeners with their siren song. Hungry for fresh produce and colorful blooms, it’s tempting to go overboard on seed…
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CGMGA Spotlight: Norma Benson
From November 2021 Gardener, teacher, backpacker, skier, lifelong learner: these are a few of the many faces of Master Gardener Norma Benson. Norma’s love of gardening has deep roots, reaching back to her childhood in Kosmos, Washington, where she admired the artistic work of the local garden club. Her family, immigrants from Sweden, owned The…