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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Since You Asked: Sheriff's department in the market for new patrol dog Auditor: Jackson County finances strong The Sovereign Among Us Public meetings: Feb. 9-13 Emergency services, Feb. 7 Crime, Courts and Emergency Services The Sovereign Among Us Emergency services, Feb. 7 Myrtle Creek man was murdered, police say Deputies, volunteers rescue Talent family trapped by flooding Defendant: Near-death experience a wake-up call Politics and Elections Kent Bush: Fraud kept alive by the left and right Walden sets town halls on Friday Amid rising scrutiny, governor says fiancee won't have role in administration Ashland aims for diversity, but numbers show shortfall Kent Bush: The keys to decoding the State of the Union address Education Sharing black culture SOU board names officers, committees SOU students targeted in Drive Less campaign Parent files discrimination complaint against Ashland schools Some gains, some losses Environment Solar pavilion going up at Coyote Trails GMO opponents can join Jackson County in defending ban Jackson County won't set up wolf kill compensation program Commercial users can get rid of pesticide waste for free Jackson County looks at compensation for wolf kills State News Letter says Kitzhaber official fired after Hayes criticism Attorney general says Kitzhaber's ethics allegations 'troubling' Willamette football player pleads not guilty to manslaughter 'In God We Trust' leads to Klamath County debate Bill calls for relocation of Washington state wolves Nation - World Obituaries Helmut "Harry" Podlech Alson "Al" Velma "Ruth" Thornton Trudy Butler Jean Yvonne Baumer Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Shareable Sports Latest Stories Knights turn back Cascade Christian Tornado swimmers dominate Invitational Beavers defeat Cal Poly, 26-10 Weber’s fourth triple-double powers SOU men Mavericks rally, down Blazers in OT Varsity 541 College Sports Beavers defeat Cal Poly, 26-10 Weber’s fourth triple-double powers SOU men Sun Devils upset No. 6 Arizona Stepping up her game Final four minutes are Beavers' time Pro Sports Mavericks rally, down Blazers in OT With Davis hurt, Bulls rout Pels Two lose in arbitration; teams are now 3-1 Giants’ rotation has lots of questions English, Holmes share Farmers lead Community Sports Local Events Business Latest Stories Erickson layoffs land hard in Jackson County People in Business Blog: Stay Calm Erickson announces 150 layoffs, mostly in Oregon 1-800-Flowers dumps Harry & David execs Real Estate News Housing prices climb 9 percent in Jackson County Big plans on the Butte Homes for the long haul New owners of Medford Center promise a hands-on approach: Home loan rates continue to fall, applications soar People In Business People in Business Transportation The heart of Brammo will remain Want to be an investor? 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GREEN SCENE Fall is a good time to plant certain perennials Comment By Carol Oneal for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Carol Oneal for the Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 28, 2014 @ 2:00 am Updated Sep 30, 2014 at 5:45 PM By Carol Oneal for the Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 28, 2014 @ 2:00 am Updated Sep 30, 2014 at 5:45 PM » Social News With the promise of cooler weather coming our way, which perennials are best to plant now instead of spring. As you choose perennials, remember that in the Rogue Valley, not only is winter cold tolerance a consideration, but summer heat must be taken into account. That factor was well demonstrated this past year, wasn't it? There are three gardening zones used in southwestern Oregon. The old standby is the United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone. But the Sunset (named for its popular and dependable magazine) Western Plant Climate Zone, and the American Horticulture Society (AHS) Heat-Zones are also frequently used in reference books, plant tags and nursery catalogs. While all three of these references are useful, it's helpful to know that the Sunset zones are based on a combination of extremes of heat, rainfall, temperatures and humidity, while the AHS's heat zones were developed to provide a measurement of summer heat stress on plants. The USDA zones are more general. You will find Zones 6 to 8 mentioned most frequently by all three, for our area. By now, your head may be spinning, as you realize that there are no hard-and-fast rules to follow, as your yard will also be affected by altitude and air drainage. So, how can we simplify things a bit? Although rules-of-thumb can serve as guidelines, common sense needs to be part of the mix, too. So here are a couple of guidelines for you. In the fall, plant or transplant shrubs that bloom in the spring and like it a bit cool, such as azaleas, rhodies, Japanese maple, roses and dogwood. Planting in the fall gives them enough time to develop roots over the winter, so that they are ready to bloom in the spring. Heat-lovers such as olive, escallonia and oleander can be planted or transplanted in the spring. But keep in mind that just because these and other heat-lovers will survive the summer, this is no guarantee that these plants, and others of the same ilk, will make it through the winter. If you decide to plant them, they may need extra protection during cold weather. Space does not permit me to describe how to plant these perennials, so be sure to talk to your nurseryman about that. "Garden Guide for the Rogue Valley – Ornamental Trees and Shrubs" is packed with good information, as it was written by local Master Gardeners for local conditions. You can buy it at most local nurseries, or from the OSU Extension Service. Coming Up: Master Gardeners Marjorie Neal, Marsha Wait, and Jody Willis will discuss dividing rhizomes, crown root perennials and day lilies from 7 to 9 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 2. Cost is $10, and the class will be held at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point. Call 541-776-7371 to register. Circle Nov. 1 on your calendar to attend the Master Gardeners' Winter Dreams, Summer Gardens symposium. This all-day gathering of gardeners offers 40 classes from which to choose four. Topics cover all aspects of gardening. Call 541-776-7371 for an information packet. Carol Oneal is a past president of the OSU Jackson County Master Gardeners Association. Email her at [email protected].             By Carol Oneal for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Carol Oneal for the Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 28, 2014 @ 2:00 am Updated Sep 30, 2014 at 5:45 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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