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Weston Miller discusses gardening techniques. Photograph by Lynn Ketchum.

Media coverage of a Metro Master Gardener event in front of city hall. Photograph by Steve Cohen.

Removing grass in front of city hall in Portland, OR. Photograph by Steve Cohen.

A beautiful backdrop for a garden in Newport, OR. Photograph by Bob Rost.

Master Gardener volunteers answer calls in Clackamas county. Photograph by Lynn Ketchum.

Liz Olsen prepares boxes for elementary school kids in Newport, OR. Photograph by Bob Rost.

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Willow Avery harvests tomatoes as a trainee in the OSU Beginning Urban Farmers Apprenticeship. Lynn Ketchum photo.

OSU Extension teaches Oregonians how to grow and care for their plants using sustainable and research-based techniques.

Learn how to grow your own vegetables, connect with other gardeners, or use Ask an Expert to seek gardening advice. Watch a video about the OSU Master Gardener program in Newport, Oregon. Find out how to volunteer in your local community. You can even learn how to make worm compost.

Stories & Tips

Purple tomato debuts as ‘Indigo Rose’

Indigo Rose is the first improved tomato variety in the world that has anthocyanins in its fruit.

OSU plays role in development of new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

For the first time, geographic information system (GIS)-based software has produced a map more accurate and useable than any previous model.

You don't have to buy the book: Free guides available

New books available online:

The Growing Farms Planning Book
Build a Compost Worm Bin
How to Successfully Replant Riparian Areas

How to test your stored seed for germination

If you've saved seeds, discover the average rate of germination before the planting season begins.

You are invited to join more than 4,000 Oregonians who have become OSU Master Gardeners, expert gardeners who share what they learn with their communities.

Popular Publications

An Educator's Guide to Vegetable Gardening

A new publication from OSU Extension shows a full-circle approach to gardening on school grounds

Grapevine Nutrition

Use this self-guided learning module to find information on grapevine nutrient needs and how to diagnose problems with disease, insects, drought, sunburn, and herbicides.

How to Build Your Own Raised-Bed Cloche

Learn how to create a "cloche" that can be used to protect your plants from cold weather.

Container Gardening

If you lack space for a garden, consider raising vegetables in containers.

Improving Garden Soil

Making a poor garden better often begins with the soil. If your garden soil is poor, consider giving it some help.

Don’t Let the Bugs Beat You To It

Strategies to to keep the bugs out of your garden.

Building Raised Beds

Improve your soil by adding organic matter and creating raised beds.

Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard

Basic instructions on how to prune your trees.