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A practical guide to gardening in Oregon, featuring vegetable varieties, planting dates, insect control, soil preparation, and more.

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Extension In The News

Falls colors bring work and benefit to gardeners from La Grande Observer
The growing season may be over, but there is still plenty to do in the garden from Herald and News
Local man with green thumb honored from West Linn Tidings
Fighting Fire With Plants from Ag Information Network
Master Gardener program growing from Corvallis Gazette-Times

Gardening

Flower garden in the afternoon. Photo by: Bob Rost

Hydrangeas in the garden. Photo by: Bob Rost

Potted bedding plants. Photo by: Bob Rost

Spider and a bee on a flower. Photo by: Bob Rost

Flower garden at the base of a house. Photo by: Bob Rost

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

Control slugs with bait or traps and by removing or mowing vegetation near garden plots.
Plant chrysanthemums for fall color.
Leafrolling worms may affect apples and blueberries. Prune off and destroy affected leaves.

Gardening Tips

Summer is time to troubleshoot ornamental junipers

OSU Extension plant pathologists advise how to treat two fungal diseases that affect junipers.

Soil texture determines how much and how often to water

It's a myth that lawns and gardens in sandy soil need more water than other soils

How to prepare for the county fair

Spring is the time to begin planning to enter your best produce in the county fair.

Summer is a good time to renovate spring bulb beds

Crowded plants compete for nutrients and water, resulting in fewer and smaller blooms

How to prevent rose diseases

Simple adjustments in care can improve the health of roses

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.

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Become a water-wise gardener

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

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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.

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.

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