Learning how to plan and plant a vegetable garden is easy, once you know a little bit about the needs of various vegetables and how to annually rotate what you grow to improve the soil nutrients.

However, the idea of a rose garden is often thought of as an intimidating project. They have a reputation for being temperamental, and planning a rose garden seems like a significant endeavor.

Planning is important, but don’t take things so seriously that gardening becomes a chore. If you make a mistake, brush it off and make a note for next time.

Some garden art cannot be left outside during freezing ... So, while you are looking at the snow outside your windows, make a plan for where you want to add some plants that will brighten up ...

OSU Extension offers tips to help gardeners prepare for spring planting, including seed starting, soil selection, and light requirements.