Published January 2001. Reviewed March 2012. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Garlic grows well throughout the Northwest. There are two types of garlic frequently grown in home gardens: Allium sativum, the more commonly cultivated type, also called silverskinned or Italian garlic; and Allium ampeloprasum, usually called greatheaded or elephant garlic. The latter is more of a novelty because of its large...
Rhododendrons and azaleas are closely related plants with certain cultural requirements that must be met to ensure their successful growth. The following information is provided to help the amateur gardener with the culture of these plants.
Although moss will invade well maintained lawns, it usually occurs extensively in neglected lawns where cultural conditions enable it to outcompete turf.
Dahlias are a native flower in Mexico. Hernando Cortez found them to be a long-established favorite in the gardens of the Aztecs when he invaded Mexico in 1519 to establish the colony of New Spain. Seeds of these Mexican flowers reached Spain in 1789.