Creek & Canopy Farm

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Nigerians or Saanens? I absolutely adore both of them!

02/13/2026

Last year Chip hurt his leg and had to go through 1-3 cleanings and bandage changes a day for nearly 6 weeks. Now he thinks humans touching him means torture🙄

02/06/2026

Mason bees are a great for your garden we saw nearly a 50% increase on our fruit trees after adding them to our garden.

Master Gardener Tip of the Month!

February is an excellent time to plan and organize your garden for the coming year. Whether you grow vegetables, Pacific Northwest native plants, or ornamental species, many early-season gardening tasks are the same.

To start, check out this general gardening checklist to prepare for the upcoming year: extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9689-february-garden-calendar

When was the last time your soil pH was tested? OSU Extension Service in Lane County provides soil pH testing for home gardeners in early March:
extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/soil-ph-testing-23

Are you planning to host mason bees or leafcutter bees in your garden this year? Now is a good time to ensure your bee blocks are clean and ready. This OSU Extension article provides detailed guidance on the mason bee lifecycle and backyard care in western Oregon: extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/em-9130-nurturing-mason-bees-your-backyard-western-oregon

Do any of your trees or shrubs need pruning? Many trees and shrubs benefit from pruning while they are dormant. Learn more here: extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/extd8/files/documents/12281/pruningtreesshrubs.pdf

If you plan to start annual flowers or vegetables from seed, this instructional video offers helpful tips to help you get started: extension.oregonstate.edu/video/start-your-own-vegetables-seeds

Photo: Mason bee blocks (Jeffrey Lange, OSU Master Gardener)

02/06/2026

Farm life!

02/01/2026

Which spring bulb are you?? I’m going with Fritillaria or Allium depending on my mood.

01/31/2026

Watch out Henry!

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

Show me how many animals you have using emojis only!
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01/31/2026

Up close and personal

01/29/2026

Wellllll we decided to enter the world of Saanen goats. Say hi to Dawn 🥰she is 18 months old and due to have 2 kids in March. My daughter will show her at County Fair this year.