Q: While deadheading our rose bushes I found what appears to be rust. What causes this and is there anything I can do to prevent it? - Cliff Bjornstad, Fargo A: Rust is a fungus disease and by your ...

Remember when you would walk into the classroom and your teacher would announce a pop quiz? Sometimes this felt like punishment, but the quizzes were often a great learning tool. Now’s your chance to ...

Checks and balances occur not only in our government, but also in gardens that are rich in beneficials and lush in plant diversity. These gardens benefit from a harmonious interplay of checks and ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Charmingly mild weather this winter will most likely coax roses into bloom early, which means dealing with the usual diseases and pests earlier, too. When it comes to one of the ...

The International Test Rose Garden in Washington Park. (Stephanie Yao Long/staff) Struggling with rose diseases often converts affection to frustration for the millions of gardeners who grow the ...