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OSU Publications for Central Oregon

       Below are publications applicable to Central and Eastern Oregon. We are currently converting some of them over to be available on-line.  Thank you for your patience. To receive a hard copy, call us at 548-6088.

Fruits

• Fruit Production in Central Oregon Updated version coming soon

General

• Central Oregon's Climate and How it Relates to Gardening -- Updated - great for newcomers to the area!
• Acidifying Soil in Landscapes and Gardens East of the Cascades
• Soil Testing Resource List  
• Central Oregon's Plant Resource Guide
• Sustainable Gardening is the Oregon-Washington Master Gardener Handbook at a cost of $30. This 526-page book is a valuable resource for new and old gardeners alike. It addresses issues for gardeners both east and west of the Cascades.

Insects

• Bees
• Gypsy Moth found in Bend new
• Poisonous Spiders in Oregon -- Black Widow and Hobo Spiders
• How to identify the Hobo Spider
• OSU Urban Entomology
• Pacific Northwest Nursery IPM
• PNW Insect Management Handbook

Lawns

• Turfgrass Maintenance Calendar for Eastern Oregon
• Practical Lawn Establishment and Renovation
• Necrotic Ring Spot on Turf in Oregon

Plant Damage

• A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing Plant Damage

Plant Disease

• PNW Disease Management Handbook

Techniques

Vegetables

• Eastern Oregon Vegetable Garden Guide
• Central Oregon Vegetable Garden Calendar 

Weeds

• Identification and Control of Knapweed Species in Central and Eastern Oregon
• PNW Weed Management Handbook
• Weeds of the West ($30)

Wildlife

• Wildlife Damage: Prevention & Control of Wildlife Damage

OSU Publications for Oregon

Currently there are over 70 garden publications available through the Extension Service. Click the link below to view these publications.

• OSU Gardening Publications