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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
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Plant chrysanthemums for fall color.
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Control slugs with bait or traps and by removing or mowing vegetation near garden plots.
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Trap moles and gophers as new mounds appear.
Gardening Tips
Crane fly--Are leatherjackets munching your lawn?
There may be leatherjackets munching your lawn.
What are short day and long day plants?
Ever wonder why you have trouble getting your Christmas cactus or poinsettia to bloom again?
What is mushroom compost?
Commercial mushroom growers in the Willamette Valley grow tons of mushrooms in an elaborate mixture that gardeners love - mushroom compost.
Why woodpeckers pound on your house
A maddening "thwack thwack thwack" on the side of your house may often signal the presence of woodpeckers.
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.
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