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Horticulture
What do you get combining abundant water from the Umpqua River and warm sunny days with cool nights? A wonderful place to grow high quality tree fruit, winegrapes, berries and melons. Our mild winter temperatures also allow gardeners to grow a wide variety of ornamental plantings. Most of the 100 Valleys of the Umpqua have either a zone 7 or 8 USDA plant hardiness rating. Find current Gardening information at Northwest Gardeners e-News .
The Horticulture Agent serves many industries including . . Vineyards and Wineries . . Tree Fruit . . Vegetable . . Nursery . . Christmas Tree . . Home Horticulture. For more information, e-mail Steve Renquist, OSU Extension Horticulture Agent, or call 541-672-4461. (Last Update: 05/02/2013)
Items of interest
- Current Topics
- Apple Grafting Class - April 3, 2013 - Roseburg Oregon
- Prevention of Injury in the Garden - April 25, 2013 - Roseburg Oregon
- Spotted Wing Drosophila
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (pdf)
- Composting with Worms - EM9034
- Drip Irrigation: An Introduction - New publication!
- Newsletter "Umpqua Valley Hort News" (For current issue. . click here)
- Landscape Sustainability Checkup
- Home Orchards (dedicated to the home orchard gardener)
- EcoGardening information from Yamhill County's OSU Extension Service
- OSU Horticulture Department
- Viticulture & Enology Links
- Oregon State University Viticulture & Enology
- Southern Oregon Wine Institute (SOWI, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Oregon)
- Viticulture and Enology Research in other States, Texas Winegrape Network
- Washington State University Viticulture & Enology
- Viticulture & Enology, University of California Davis
- Master Gardener Program
- Extension Plant Clinic Schedule . . . Get answers to your home gardening questions!
- Local Publications
- Tree Loss Calculator and Vine Loss Calculator
- Weekly Pest Alerts
- OSU Central Analytical Laboratory
- OSU Monthly Garden News - Northwest Gardeners eNews
- OSU Monthly Garden Calendars
- OSU Publications
- Links
Master Gardener Program
Graduates of a 66-hour training program, Master Gardeners help diagnose insect and disease problems for homeowners and non-commercial gardeners, teach classes on a variety of gardening topics, maintain demonstration gardens, and assist with research projects. Click here to find more information about the next Master Gardener Training Class.
Plant Clinic Schedule
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January |
Monday |
1-4 p.m. |
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February |
Monday & Wednesday |
1-4 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday |
1-4 p.m. |
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April through September |
Monday through Friday |
1-4 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday |
1-4 p.m. |
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November |
Monday & Wednesday |
1-4 p.m. |
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December |
Monday |
1-4 p.m. |
Extension Plant Clinic Information
If you have questions about gardening, orchards, landscaping, composting, garden insects, plant diseases, or related topics, call 541-672-4461 or visit the Extension Office. If you'd like us to diagnose a plant disease, bring a sample with you. Our plant clinic schedule varies by month.
Umpqua Valley Hort News
Written by Steve Renquist, Extension horticulture agent in Douglas County.
- March/April 2013
- January/February 2013
- November/December 2012
- September/October 2012
- July/August 2012
- May/June 2012
Local Publications
- The Cost to Raise a Fruit Tree
- Plant Pest Alert: Daylily Rust
- What grass blends make the best lawns in western Oregon?
- What are Invasive Plants
- Madrone Problems Evident in Southern Oregon
- Restore those old fruit trees
- Why Use Compost Tea
OSU Publications
- General Gardening Information from the monthly Northwest Gardeners eNews
- Flowers, Shrubs and Trees
- Fruits & Nuts
- Lawns
- Pests: Insects & Animals
- Techniques
- Vegetables
- Search by Topic
OSU Garden Periodicals
Educational Events
- Master Gardener Training
The next Master Gardener Class begins in January 2012. If you would like enrollment information for this class, please e-mail your name and mailing address to Horticulture Secretary. Call the Master Gardeners at 541-672-4461 if you have questions. - See our webpage Calendar of events for future classes.
Related Links and Websites
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Diagnostics Information |
Plant Information |
| Pesticide Information | Soil Information |
| Commercial Crop Information | OSU Department of Horticulture |
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Oregon Department Agriculture
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