Dodge raindrops and finish fall garden tasks

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CORVALLIS, Ore. - The rains may have started, but there's still plenty that needs attention in the garden - if you're up for it. Layer up and dodge the raindrops and you've got plenty of time to plant, transplant, evaluate and plan for next year.

Gardeners tend to think of fall as the time to put bulbs in the ground, but the warm soil and increasing moisture make it a great time to plant most anything, according to Brooke Edmunds, an Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. Transplanting can also be done now, though it's best to move plants that have started to go dormant. If you've got a plant that's still actively growing, flag it and transplant in spring.

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