Posts by dougoster

Grafting tomatoes for vigor and disease resistance

Grafting tomatoes provide vigorous growth and improved disease resistance.

March 4, 2020

Allegheny, Beaver added to Spotted Lanternfly quarantine zone

If you see this invasive species, let the PA Dept. of Ag know

March 3, 2020

Ask the Gardener: Bittercress, crop rotation and plant ID

Everybody Gardens editor Doug Oster answers questions about getting rid of bittercress, whether crop rotation is necessary and a plant identification.

March 2, 2020

Ask the Gardener: Jade, salvia and key limes

Everybody Gardens editor Doug Oster answers questions about a jade problem, ‘Wendy’s Wish’ salvia and propagating a key lime tree.

February 28, 2020

What to do about sprouting plants in winter as seen on KDKA-TV

Everybody Gardens editor Doug Oster explains to KDKA reporter Bob Allen what gardeners should do about sprouting bulbs and plants Read the full article…

February 27, 2020

My favorite tree

“The tree watched over me for decades as I weeded, planted, watered and rested.”

February 26, 2020

Doug’s stage schedule for the 2020 Duquesne Light Home and Garden Show

Get free tickets to see Everybody Gardens editor Doug Oster speak at the Duquesne Light Home and Garden Show

February 24, 2020

Ask the Gardener: Lantana, starting compost and hydrangeas

Everybody Gardens editor Doug Oster answers questions about moving lantana indoors, starting compost, moving a hydrangea and more.

February 21, 2020

Endangered plants helped by experts and volunteers

These plants are in trouble, but you can help them

February 19, 2020

Rare native orchid helped by Longwood and DCNR

This rare, beautiful flower is being helped by experts and gardeners alike

February 19, 2020

10 rare, endangered or threatened plants in Pennsylvania

You could help save these plants from extinction

February 19, 2020

Presidential gardening history dates back centuries at White House

This book explores the fascinating history of the gardens around the White House.

February 17, 2020