I've just finished reading Douglas Tallamy's "The Nature of Oaks." In our town (Jamestown, RI) nearly all the oak trees are English Oaks (Q. robur). I'm involved in the rest Read Answer

Can I compost elderberry branches and use the compost in my vegetable bed? I heard that elderberries contain poisonous substances in their branches and leaves Read Answer

Can I harvest bartlett pears off a tree at the end of October, after a light frost? We live south of Grand Rapids east of 131. Read Answer

Hi there, I have two blueberry plants and pots above ground and I’m wondering if they’re fine to leave on my deck over winter? I’ve read about people bearing the plants in the Read Answer

can you please identify if these are vole holes/tunnels? Secondly what is the best way to get rid of them without using a poison? Read Answer

We have downy woodpeckers that have begun pecking large holes in the fascia of our home. They are in various spot around the house. Some are as large as a silver dollar coin and fully Read Answer

Please provide some help. My plants are dying. I have tried soraying them with insecticide/miticide/fungicide but they are still dying. There are spots all over the leaves. See attached Read Answer

I had back surgery in July and have been unable to maintain my lawn. A weekly lawn service kept it mowed and trimmed, and I was able to water with my in-ground irrigation system. BU Read Answer

You have a list for central oregon. Do you have one for western oregon, particularly yamhill county? Read Answer

We have a distinct odor in our basement that smells like rotting brocolli for about 2 weeks. Probably a dead mouse but we cannot find it. Our basement is pretty clean. Can you recommend Read Answer