Gardening

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.

Things to do in May

  • Plant chrysanthemums for fall color.

  • Plant dahlias, gladioli, and tuberous begonias in mid-May.

  • Prepare and prime irrigation system for summer.

Gardening Tips

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How to test your stored seed for germination
You can discover the average rate of germination before the planting season begins.
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Canning seafood: How to prepare and process safely
New to the publication are instructions on how to check home-canned seafood for spoilage and how to detoxify it.
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Gift suggestions for gardeners
Thirty-eight gifts for your gardener friends and family
Noble fir Christmas tree
Oregonians have many choices for Christmas trees
Many Oregonians seem to prefer a tree more open than the typical sheared Douglas fir produced for shipment out of state.
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How to keep your Christmas tree fresh
Christmas tree specialists bust the myths about how to take care of your cut Christmas tree

Gardening Courses

Master Gardener Online

Learn the art and science of growing and caring for plants, and even become a Master Gardener, through this two-option online course.

Become a water-wise gardener

Plant an economical and environmentally friendly and garden with the help of the WaterWise Gardening online course series.

Popular Publications

A new publication from OSU Extension shows a full-circle approach to gardening on school grounds
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.
Learn how to create a "cloche" that can be used to protect your plants from cold weather.
If you lack space for a garden, consider raising vegetables in containers.
Making a poor garden better often begins with the soil. If your garden soil is poor, consider giving it some help.
Strategies to to keep the bugs out of your garden.
Improve your soil by adding organic matter and creating raised beds.
Basic instructions on how to prune your trees.

Question of the Week

How do you define a shady area? Can there be some sun at certain times of the day. Same question for sunny area. How many hours of sun must an area have to be considered sunny? This is for the Bend area.
Addressing real-life questions with research-based answers...
Ask an Expert at Oregon State University.

Upcoming Events

May. 23, 2013 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Come and get your gardening and plant questions answered by trained Master Gardeners.
Jun. 07, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Food Innovation Center offers two (2) quick overview seminars for entrepreneurs who are looking …
Jun. 18, 2013 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join the Lane County Master Gardener Association in welcoming MG Sharon Hanes the speaker on …
Jun. 21, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Food Innovation Center now offers two (2) quick overview seminars for entrepreneurs who are …
Jun. 26, 2013 8:30am - 5:00pm
Learn to utilize landscape practices that can be applied to your own yard. This is …
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