Last week we warmed up our cabin and 24 hours later found two black beetles in the cabin. I think they are pine boring beetles. The cabin is constructed entirely of pine, including pine tongue and groove paneling. I am concerned that the cabin may be at risk of a damaging infestation. Of course, this just could be a couple of bugs that hitchhiked in with some firewood and don't eat dead pine. I contacted the specialty lumber company from which we purchased the tongue and groove pine, and they had never had an inquiry from a customer regarding pine beetles. I have tried a couple of pest control companies, and they won't say if pine beetle infestation is a thing, they want to do an inspection at cost to tell me what needs to be done. For all I know the two I already found and killed are the only ones. Anyway, if you have any advice on this it would put my mind at ease. Thank you in advance for any information. Tim Perala PS: I saved one of the insects, so I can send a picture if that would be helpful to you.

Hello, I have access to 10-20 acres of farmland that I would like to use to produce herbs that are beneficial to bees. Lemon balm, hyssop, nettles, anise, and fennel are on my list. I would really like to focus on fostering natural Oregon ecology. I already see a couple invasive species that we will obviously remove, but I don't know what else I can do to promote a natural ecosystem. We have a small "lake" that I think is technically called a shough and lots of oaks. We are in the Willamette valley just outside Junction City. Thank you, Eric

Do you have rental forms for row crop farms in il.?

No matter how desperately I try, I have been unable to rid my flower beds of two perennials- one is gooseneck loosestrife and the other is Bishop Weed. Any recommendations for getting rid of these invasive plants?

I have a sweet onion that is sprouting. Can I plant it and when in Bend?

WE have several oaks, two which are only putting out leaves in new parts of the trunk and on larger branches. They are not populating existing large branches. What does this imply? Do they need treatment? If so, what kind?

Preparing to remove an old concrete driveway and install a ribbon driveway.  I would like to plant a clover species in the section that separates the strips.  I was set on white clover but research suggests it requires full sun.  The area in question is on the north side of the house and will receive moderate sunlight during the longer days.  Searching for clover recommendations as well as a best online purchases.

Thanks in advance, Teri

I saw these mushrooms (I think) in my yard. What type/variety is it? Is it safe to eat/edible or poisonous? Any other information regarding it would be appreciated!

Does TruGreen chemical products contain carcinogens? 

I seeded the lawn fall 2020 and use Scott winter fertilizer. Not as thick as hoped. Would you recommend Tru Green or Scott's 3 in 1 for 1st spring fertilizer?  Help! Advise

Do you have information of Lyme's Disease that I could share with my local garden club? Sites available? Thanks